Third in Europe: Ukraine Earns 76 Medals at the European Armwrestling Championships
The Ukrainian national team claimed third place in the overall standings, showcasing their exceptional training and skill. In total, Ukrainian athletes achieved the following:
- 23 gold medals
- 30 silver medals
- 23 bronze medals
These honors were won across various age groups and weight divisions.
Masters Category (40+) Achievements
Ukraine also made a strong showing in the left-arm competitions:
- Gold:
- Yevgen Vakula (up to 70 kg)
- Viktor Mushyrovskyi (up to 90 kg)
- Silver medals:
- Olena Klishyna (up to 60 kg)
- Liliya Zanko (up to 80 kg)
- Oleksandr Rassokhin (up to 70 kg)
- Anatoliy Venhlovskyi (Grand Masters, up to 70 kg)
- Bronze:
- Serhiy Kesarev (over 110 kg)
In the same category for right-arm contests, Liliya Zanko took gold, while Olena Klishyna, Oleksandr Rassokhin, and Ivan Los earned silver. Bronze medals went to Viktor Mushyrovskyi, Serhiy Kesarev, Anatoliy Venhlovskyi, and Volodymyr Samburskyi.
Senior Division Results
In left-arm competitions, Oleg Zhokh (up to 90 kg) won gold, while Veronika Kozyratska (up to 55 kg) and Ruslana Symonenko (up to 90 kg) secured silver. Bronze medals were awarded to Sofia Onopriienko (up to 50 kg) and Mher Musaelyan (up to 100 kg).
In the senior right-arm category, silver was claimed by Ruslana Symonenko, Andriy Dendeberya (up to 55 kg), and Vadym Savenko (up to 65 kg). Bronze medals went to Yuliya Hadayeva (up to 65 kg), Olena Trehubova (up to 90 kg), and Artur Sakalo (up to 100 kg).
These results highlight the achievements of Ukrainian athletes on the international stage and their dedication to reaching top performance levels in sport.
The accomplishments of Ukrainian athletes at the European Armwrestling Championships reflect the growing popularity of this sport in Ukraine and the effectiveness of national-level athlete training. Securing third place in the team standings proves that Ukrainian competitors can contend with Europe's strongest teams. This success could further boost armwrestling development in the country and attract new talent to the sport.
The impressive results of Ukrainian athletes in armwrestling not only highlight their dedication but also reflect the country's growing prowess in various combat sports. For instance, the recent achievements of the Ukrainian Jiu-Jitsu team at the World Championships further demonstrate the nation’s commitment to excellence in sports. To learn more about their success, see how they secured six medals at the global event here.