The Mayor of Odesa, Gennadiy Trukhanov, awarded Eugene Kaus with the Honorary Badge «Gratitude» for his participation in the 2025 Invictus Winter Games. 
Eugene is a veteran of the Russo-Ukrainian war and a member of the «Federation of Marine Multi-Sports of Ukraine» in the Odesa region, as well as a certified rowing coach.

He fought in the Kherson region where he sustained injuries. After demobilization and rehabilitation, Eugene took up powerlifting and archery, eventually becoming a rowing coach. In 2024, he successfully completed a 55 km distance with a rowing team, earning the silver ring FORTIS. His participation in the national selection for the Invictus Games led him to be included in the Ukrainian team Invictus Games: Team Ukraine.

Eugene Kaus represented Odesa at the inaugural Invictus Winter Games in Canada, competing in three sports: curling, biathlon, and skeleton.
This year, the Ukrainian team was the largest in history with 35 military personnel and veterans.