We are happy to be doing what we love
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Shakhtar women’s team continue preparations for the start of the new season
Shakhtar footballers are in their second week of the training camp in Shchaslyve, preparing for their first competitive matches of the Ukrainian Elite League.
On Wednesday, July 1, the Orange-and-Blacks began the session with a long activation workout in the gym, involving all muscle groups. After that, they moved onto the pitch and focused on ball work. The main part was held in a game format: the Miners completed relay drills and worked on speed bursts followed by a finishing shot. The session ended with a small-sided game within a limited part of the pitch.
Kateryna Kuksa, midfielder:
– We are happy to be back together and preparing for the start of the new season. Despite the fact that the body finds it difficult to cope with the workload in such extreme heat, we are happy to improve our overall endurance. At the moment, part of the session takes place in the gym, where we work on our strength, and then we move onto the pitch and focus on ball work and tactical drills.
– Yesterday, Shakhtar women’s team found out the fixture list. What are your thoughts on the schedule and expectations for the season?
– We will play our first match away against Polissia, and the season will actually begin very soon, but we are happy to be doing what we love. We are actively preparing for the start of the new season and our first competitive match.
We remind you that on July 18, Shakhtar women’s team will start their league campaign with an away match against Polissia Zhytomyr.
On Wednesday, July 1, the Orange-and-Blacks began the session with a long activation workout in the gym, involving all muscle groups. After that, they moved onto the pitch and focused on ball work. The main part was held in a game format: the Miners completed relay drills and worked on speed bursts followed by a finishing shot. The session ended with a small-sided game within a limited part of the pitch.
Kateryna Kuksa, midfielder:
– We are happy to be back together and preparing for the start of the new season. Despite the fact that the body finds it difficult to cope with the workload in such extreme heat, we are happy to improve our overall endurance. At the moment, part of the session takes place in the gym, where we work on our strength, and then we move onto the pitch and focus on ball work and tactical drills.
– Yesterday, Shakhtar women’s team found out the fixture list. What are your thoughts on the schedule and expectations for the season?
– We will play our first match away against Polissia, and the season will actually begin very soon, but we are happy to be doing what we love. We are actively preparing for the start of the new season and our first competitive match.
We remind you that on July 18, Shakhtar women’s team will start their league campaign with an away match against Polissia Zhytomyr.
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