Historic Team Victory for Ukraine at the European Wrestling Championships
Ukraine's women's wrestling team has claimed the top spot in the team standings at the European Championships, securing eight out of a possible ten medals. Their haul includes six gold, one silver, and one bronze, reinforcing their reputation as the continent's elite force. This marks the tenth time Ukraine has led the women's team rankings in the event's history.
The gold medalists are:
- Oksana Livach
- Mariia Vynnyk
- Anastasiia Alpieieva
- Mariia Yefremova
- Iryna Koliadenko
- Nadiia Sokolovska
Liliia Malanchuk earned the silver medal, while Solomiia Vynnyk took home bronze. These achievements secured Ukraine's place at the top of the overall women's team standings for the tenth time in history, a milestone that highlights sustained excellence on the European stage.
Ukraine's Unbroken Winning Streak in Wrestling
Since 2023, the Ukrainian national team has held the title of the continent's strongest for four consecutive years. At the 2026 European Championships held in Tirana, Albania, Ukrainian female wrestlers also added three bronze medals in Greco-Roman wrestling. These outcomes further demonstrate the high level of training and skill among Ukraine's athletes.
This success not only showcases the individual prowess of Ukraine's female wrestlers but also underscores the effectiveness of the coaching staff and the country's athlete development system.
Winning at the continental level reflects stability and progress in Ukrainian sports, particularly in wrestling, which has deep roots in the nation. These accomplishments are expected to boost the sport's popularity among young people and encourage new talent to take up wrestling.
This remarkable achievement comes on the heels of an impressive start for Ukrainian female wrestlers at the European Championships, where they secured three gold medals on the first day of competition. To learn more about the champions who set the tone for this victorious campaign, check out our detailed coverage of their early successes here.