Successes of Ukrainian karatekas at the international tournament
Ukrainian karatekas won awards at the international Series A Karate 1 WKF tournament held in Tbilisi, Georgia. In the competition, the Ukrainian team demonstrated impressive results, securing two silver and two bronze medals.
The silver medalists included:
- Yulia Rusu in the kumite category over 68 kg
- Danil Kasyanov in the kumite over 84 kg
The bronze medals were won by:
- Valeriy Sоnnykh in the kumite up to 84 kg
- Vladislav Velko in the kumite up to 67 kg
For the 19-year-old Vladislav Velko, this was his debut medal at a major tournament, highlighting his potential in the sport.
Upcoming competitions and overall results
Remember, the second stage of Series A 2026 is scheduled for April 24-26 in La Coruña, Spain. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian team also performed successfully at the European Youth Olympic Festival, where they took 10th place, winning 5 gold, 8 silver, and 10 bronze medals. This was Ukraine's second most successful performance at the festivals since 1993.
Overall, Ukraine won the most medals in 2019, receiving 25 awards. Judo turned out to be the most successful sport for Ukraine at the festival, with 6 medals, and achievements were also notable in:
- swimming
- athletics
- taekwondo
- shooting
- artistic gymnastics
- table tennis
These results confirm the high quality training of Ukrainian athletes and their ability to compete at the international level.
The successes of Ukrainian karatekas at the international tournament and their previous achievements at the European Youth Olympic Festival indicate stable progress in the development of karate in Ukraine. The Series A competitions and other international tournaments provide Ukrainian athletes with opportunities to showcase their skills on the world stage, which can stimulate further development and popularization of this sport in the country.