Octavian Morariu, President of Rugby Europe & Member of International Olympic Committee commented:
Even though I hoped hat these news won’t be confirmed, unfortunately, I can now sadly say that Oleksi Tsibko, former captain of the Ukrainian national team, former president of the Ukrainian Rugby Union (2003-2005) and also Mayor of Smela City (2015-2018) died defending his town and his country.
May he Rest in Peace and be always remembered!