Ukrainian karateka Rizvan Talibov became the champion of the World Games. He won all matches in the weight category over 84 kg, defeating an opponent from Iran 4:0 in the semifinals and claimed gold by beating Croatian Angelo Kvesic.
This is Talibov's first medal at the World Games in his career. Ukraine ranked fourth in the overall medal standings at these competitions.
It is worth noting that at the European Youth Olympic Festival, Ukraine made it to the top-10, winning 5 gold, 8 silver, and 10 bronze medals. This is the second most successful performance by the team in the history of participation in the Festivals.
The most successful sport was judo, and Ukrainian athletes also won medals in swimming, athletics, taekwondo, shooting, artistic gymnastics, and table tennis.
At the World Summer Universiade in Germany, the Ukrainian team took 14th place, winning 12 medals: 4 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze. The last bronze was won by Mykola Rushchak in the 20 km race walking.
In conclusion:
Ukrainian karateka Rizvan Talibov amazed everyone with his victory at the World Games, becoming the champion in the weight category over 84 kg. This is an important victory for Ukrainian sports, adding another gold medal to the country's sports achievements. Ukrainian athletes also performed successfully at other major competitions and showed impressive results in various sports.