By KYIV. May 25 (Interfax-Ukraine) – A group of Israeli investors are planning to open a modern sports complex with an area of 2,700 square meters in Bucha, the estimated investment of $ 1.2 million, The Jerusalem Post has reported.
“Like many other cities in Ukraine, Bucha is also in the midst of a reconstruction and enjoys an influx of international budgets. However, funding is not enough. Many cities in the country are unable to deal with the restoration of the damages on their own and they need the assistance of entrepreneurial companies and foreign execution companies in a wide variety of fields, especially those operating in the field of real estate, health and leisure infrastructure,” Alex Sotovsky, who represents the group of Israeli investors, was quoted as saying.
The forthcoming country club in Bucha, slated to open its doors this August, is situated within a new and contemporary commercial center that was erected in the city two years ago.
The country club will feature amenities such as a swimming pool, heated pools for children, a dedicated pool for infants, a spa area with changing rooms, a jacuzzi, a sauna, specialized rooms for various sports disciplines, a gymnasium, an area for functional training, designated spaces for both personal and group training, a martial arts complex and an engaging activity center for children, encompassing summer camps, diverse sports classes and playrooms.
According to Sotovsky, the physical revitalization of Ukrainian cities must be complemented by efforts to address the psychological and emotional healing required by the nation’s residents, especially those residing in conflict-ridden areas.
“Many studies show that sports activities have a positive mental effect and it helps a lot in reducing stress, dealing with anxieties and improving mood. In Ukraine people are thirsty for it. They are looking for familiar points of sanity and normalcy. Ukrainians are trying to get back to normal and rebuild their lives, partly through sports activities,” he added.
There has already been a significant increase in the demand for registration at gyms in the main cities of the country and the expectation is that the flow will increase as the country returns to normal.
