In the east of Ukraine, hazy weather's forecast across the region…
My name is Yuliia Paievska.
Call sign "Taira."
I am a paramedic.
I signed a contract with the Armed Forces in 2014,
but now I'm just a volunteer.
This has been the last seven years of my life.
The majority of Ukraine is in peace,
but in the east, there are conflicts.
There's a sniper firing, head down!
The most skilled snipers will shoot you
right in the nuts!
-You're talking bullshit. -I heard it somewhere.
You're such a smart ass!
Feel with your fingers for holes. One way to check…
Don't be afraid, I know everything you've got down there…
Nothing can surprise me!
And if you find a hole, apply a tourniquet immediately.
Go on! Go on! Go on! Go on!
Yes, like that…
Now that's a correctly applied tourniquet.
- "Invinc…? Invictus." - "Invictus." Yes.
Turns out everyone knows it, and I only found out yesterday.
Good morning!
Hello. How are you doing?
I know how long a cardiogram takes.
I'm coming.
What are you growing here? Where's your depilation?
And you're covered in hickeys.
Tell your wife it wasn't me.
Okay.
-You need a hand? -No…
Okay? Good.
So you're the first girl of the day.
-I'll be a good girl. Don't worry. -We'll take everything off.
Yes, I understand. One second.
Seven years on the front, I have titanium joints in my legs…
My backbone suffers,
and I've been having these traumas for a long time.
I first heard about Invictus
when I was in hospital after one of my surgeries.
That's all.
What is it?
There's something…
If they tell you to redo it, we'll do that.
All good except something here…
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
If there's anything, we'll redo it.
Got it, okay.
-Everything's there. -Yes, you can see everything.
When I did the examination in the hospital,
it turned out that I had,
well…
According to the results of the ultrasound,
I'd somehow had two heart attacks. That's what it suggested.
Honestly, I have no idea when the attacks happened.
-Haven't done this for a while. -I know.
My heart's like "digadigadiga".
Great.
Thank you for taking time out
to attend this 2022 Invictus Games orientation meeting.
This is the first time that Korea will participate,
so be careful of your behavior.
In Korean society, disabled people don't come out in public.
They live their lives inside.
They hide themselves away.
Keep going!
So when disabled people do come out,
non-disabled people are…
fascinated?
You can see it on their faces immediately.
My current cycling coaches are surprised
when they watch our competitions.
They say, "How can disabled people be this good?"
More on the hamstrings! More!
Our society thinks that disability is "wrong,"
but it's not "wrong," it's just "different."
Ten more seconds!
Five, four, three, two, one, stop.
I don't think society has changed much yet,
but it needs to change now…
starting with me.
Hello.
One apple juice, please?
With ice?
Yes.
What happened to your hands?
I injured them in the military.
I didn't realize you injured them!
Let me pay for this one…
Oh no, I'm fine…
I can carry it.
If you put it down I can…
Thank you.
Enjoy!
Thank you.
My dream was to become
either a soldier or a policeman in order to protect the country.
In the army, I was electrocuted,
but I have no memory of the incident.
The doctors said it would be better to amputate my hands.
At that time, I wasn't thinking too clearly.
My future wife was the first person to visit me in hospital.
He was such a fearless character.
So it hurt to see him lose his wings.
I stayed beside him to encourage and comfort him,
then we dated for six years before getting married.
Meeting my wife was the best thing that happened to me.
I think the second thing was starting sports.
When people look at disabled people,
they look with sympathy, regret or sorrow.
So I'm participating in these games
and I want everyone to watch us,
not only with pity,
but to see all the things less-abled bodies can do.
I hope that people will cheer us on!
Please tell the blonde lady how to shoot.
Archery is an intimate thing…
The arrow fits in so well, it's a sin to take it out.
Andryukha, your sex jokes annoy the shit out of everyone.
Breathe.
Hold your hand. Don't worry.
Despite all my traumas,
my two heart attacks,
to regain myself, I need Invictus.
I took my hand away too early.
Did I already lose the fucking arrow? Ah, no, it's here.
That's it, I'm fucked.
It's a spasm.
Pull yourself together, you wimp!
Fuck!
Breathe. Don't freak out.
For fuck's sake.
New arrows every time, like bullets!
I believe sport can replace this adrenaline-fueled hunger
that veterans have after returning from war.
It gives us a path to the future.
Nine… Nine…
Six.
Dear participants, please form a line to receive your awards.
Let's take a group photo.
Can you take a photo of us?
Syphilis.
What do you want? Syphilis?
And third place goes to the Combination Team 2.
Yeah. Really?
I came here to give you a kiss.
It's not my boob, you can hold it!
That's a pity.
Now calm down!
Let us show our faces, then.
Yeah!
It's a little damp.
Well, it is what it is.
Hey! I've arrived…
Didn't you expect me?
Why didn't we expect you?
This is for the princess… for the queen.
The transition to civilian life should be gradual and natural.
It's hard for me, I don't understand.
I may have forgotten what civilian life is like.
Glory, glory, glory!
But I'm ready to get back to it.
We are thrilled to be sitting at your table
and that you invited us.
Let's drink to… the absence of war.
And Yuliia! You're like the sun of the world.