Six Medals for Ukraine’s Jiu-Jitsu Team at World Championships

Ukraine’s Jiu-Jitsu Team Shines on the World Stage

According to Спортивний комітет: Competing in the 'contact' division at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships held in Kemer, Turkey, Ukraine’s national team brought home six medals. The squad secured one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals in an event that drew over 300 athletes from more than 20 countries.

Individual Achievements of Ukrainian Athletes

The championship featured two disciplines: Full Contact, which allows unrestricted strikes, and HIF Contact, where head punches are banned and protective helmets are mandatory. A standout performer was Anna Gyria, who claimed gold in the women’s adult category up to 52 kg in the full-contact division.

• Silver medalists:
  • Dmytro Prydybailo in the adult category up to 69 kg in HIF Contact
  • Ivan Kucheriavyi in the adult category up to 94 kg in full-contact
  • Makar Dzerkal in the U18 category up to 69 kg in HIF Contact
• Bronze medalists:
  • Oleksii Kosmeniuk in the adult category up to 69 kg in full-contact
  • Danylo Tereshchenko in the U18 category up to 69 kg in HIF Contact

These results highlight the high level of training and skill within Ukraine’s jiu-jitsu squad.

This performance underscores Ukraine’s growing presence in international jiu-jitsu, reflecting improved athlete preparation and competitiveness. Such achievements can boost the sport’s popularity in Ukraine and open new career pathways for young athletes. Notably, the Ukrainian team demonstrated their ability to excel against a large and diverse field of international competitors.

In addition to the impressive achievements of Ukraine's jiu-jitsu team, the country's athletes have also shown remarkable performance in other sports. For instance, at the recent European Shooting Championships, Ukrainian competitors secured a total of 15 medals, further establishing Ukraine's reputation in international sports. To learn more about this outstanding accomplishment, check out the details in our article on Ukraine's success in shooting.