Awards for the best athletes and coaches of July 2026
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has recognized the best athletes, coaches, and sports organizations of July 2026. The award ceremony took place at the Olympic House as part of the competition 'Best Athlete of the Month'. The laureates were:
- Alina Polozyuk - best athlete
- Larisa Pavlenko - Alina's coach
- Yelizaveta Voznyuk - best young athlete
- Roman Bundz - coach of Yelizaveta
- Ukrainian Fencing Federation
- Ukrainian Canoe Federation
Alina Polozyuk won a bronze medal at the World Fencing Championship, which became a significant achievement for her and her coach Larisa Pavlenko, who received the title of best coach of July 2026. Yelizaveta Voznyuk was recognized as the best young athlete due to her three silver medals from the world and European junior championships in rowing. Her personal mentor, Roman Bundz, also received an award as the best coach of the young athlete.
The Ukrainian Fencing Federation received an award, which was accepted by its president Mykhailo Ilyashev, and the Ukrainian Canoe Federation was also recognized for its achievements. NOC President Vadym Huttsait noted that
'these victories are an important step towards the upcoming Olympic Games'.
The Importance of Supporting Ukrainian Sports
Recognizing the best athletes and coaches is an important part of supporting Ukrainian sports, especially in the context of preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games. The award ceremony highlights not only the achievements of individual personalities but also the development of sports organizations in Ukraine, providing an opportunity to strengthen the sports community and inspire new accomplishments.