Ukrainian Boxers Shine at International BOXAM Elite Event
Competing in La Nucia, Spain, the Ukrainian national boxing team delivered an impressive performance at the BOXAM Elite tournament, securing a total of 12 medals. The team's haul consisted of two gold, three silver, and seven bronze medals. This tournament is a key preparatory event for many nations leading up to major international competitions. The gold medals were won by Elvin Aliyev in the 65 kg category and Pavlo Illiusha in the 80 kg category.
Full List of Medalists
The silver medalists for Ukraine were:
- Tetiana Dovhal (60 kg)
- Anastasiia Taran (70 kg)
- Raisa Piskun (80 kg)
Bronze medals were awarded to:
- Solomiia Lyniv (48 kg)
- Taisiia Pokusai (51 kg)
- Yurii Zakhareiev (75 kg)
- Mykola Laktionov (85 kg)
- Pavlo Michkovskyi (90 kg)
- Andrii Khaletskyi (90+ kg)
- Dmytro Lovchynskyi (90+ kg)
The team's schedule now includes a training camp in Bulgaria, followed by the Strandja Tournament in Sofia. Looking further ahead, the third competition day of the 2026 Olympics is scheduled for February 9, 2026, where Ukrainian athletes are currently set to compete in only two disciplines.
This strong showing at a major international event highlights the high caliber of Ukraine's boxing program and its competitive readiness on the global stage. The team continues its intensive preparation for upcoming challenges, with the 2026 Olympics serving as a primary target. These results are likely to bolster team morale and confidence in their potential for future success.