Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkiv has become a medalist at the World Fencing Championships. Her performance helped her reach the semifinals, where she has already guaranteed herself a medal.
Today, the 2022 European champion won tough battles and is now preparing for the semifinal against the 2022 world champion. Ukraine is also celebrating other successes of its athletes: swimmer Makar Yakhno has already won a gold medal at the European Youth Olympic Festival, and taekwondo athletes have already secured two gold medals and one bronze medal at the World Summer University.
- Maxim Manenko won a gold medal in the under 58 kg weight category.
- Kirill Gurnov became a bronze medalist in the under 80 kg weight category.
Maxim Manenko shared: 'For me, the victory of Oleksandr Usyk was a huge inspiration. My goal was to show that I am the best in my weight category at this tournament. This is an important step in preparing for the world championship in two months.'
Kirill Gurnov, a member of the Ukrainian taekwondo team, commented on his successful performance: 'Every athlete dreams of gold, but winning a medal at such a high level is also a significant achievement.'
Athletes from Ukraine continue to delight with their victories at various international competitions, raising the flag of the country high.