Vitaliy Lavrov, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization, took part in a presentation of technological sports for a delegation from the UK Parliament and experts at the “Killhouse” training complex.
“The Ministry of Youth and Sports is interested in developing technological sports. We are now at the stage of promoting the organization of international competitions. Our British partners are seeing for the first time how we use sports to enhance the technological capabilities of the country, and everyone is interested in replicating this approach,” emphasized Vitaliy Lavrov.
The event was organized by the Federation of Technological Sports of Ukraine with the support of the KillHouse Academy and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine.
“Ukraine is a global pioneer in the official recognition of technological sports, preparing a new generation for the challenges of the modern era. We will demonstrate how our experience can serve as a foundation for international cooperation,” said Arthur Bulygin, President of the Federation of Technological Sports of Ukraine (FTSU).
The purpose of the visit was to familiarize international partners with Ukraine’s experience in creating a new sports discipline that combines high technology, competitive spirit, and practical applications to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities.
The program included:
- Presentation of the Federation’s activities and its role in developing new sports disciplines;
- Demonstration competitions with FPV drones and ground robotic systems;
- Tour of the Killhouse training complex;
- Discussion of directions for future international cooperation.
The participation of UK parliamentarians in the presentation confirms the high international interest in developing technological sports in Ukraine. Expected outcomes of the visit include strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and the UK, preparing British teams to participate in the first International Technological Sports Championship, and positioning Ukraine as a global leader in this field.
