Victory of the Ukrainian men's national team
The Ukrainian men's handball team achieved a victory over the Bahrain team with a score of 33:31 in the final match of the friendly tournament Yellow Cup-2026. This victory was an important stage in the preparation of the Ukrainian team for Euro-2026. The match took place on January 15, 2026, in Winterthur, Switzerland.
The head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Vadym Brazhnyk, prepared the team for this important match, in which player Dmytro Artemenko made a decisive contribution by converting all 8 of his shots. It is also worth noting the performance of goalkeeper Anton Terekhov, who made 6 saves, helping the team maintain the advantage until the final whistle.
Preparation for Euro-2026
Before the final, Ukraine suffered two defeats in the preliminary matches: against the Swiss national team with a score of 27:38 and against North Macedonia with a score of 26:31. Despite these setbacks, the team managed to regroup and demonstrate fighting spirit in the decisive match, indicating their readiness for the upcoming competitions at Euro-2026.
Moreover, it is worth noting that the Ukrainian women's U-19 national team also showed an excellent result, becoming the champion of Europe in Division B by defeating the Slovak team with a score of 28:23. The coach of the women's team, Liliia Horilska, adequately prepared her charges for this success.
Thus, the results of both teams indicate the growing potential of Ukrainian handball on the international stage.
The victory of the Ukrainian men's national team in the friendly tournament Yellow Cup-2026 and the success of the women's U-19 team signify positive trends in the development of handball in Ukraine. These achievements can boost the confidence of athletes ahead of important international competitions, such as Euro-2026, and contribute to attracting new talents to this sport. Considering the increasing competition on the world stage, the results of both teams are encouraging for the future of Ukrainian handball.