Ukraine's Women's Wrestling Team Tops the Medal Table with Six Medals at U23 World Championships in Las Vegas

Ukraine's Women Wrestlers Shine at the 2026 U23 World Championships

According to Рубрика: From October 12 to 18, 2026, Ukraine’s women’s wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance at the U23 World Championships held in Las Vegas, securing six medals and finishing first in the overall team standings. This milestone highlights the growing excellence and international competitiveness of Ukrainian female wrestlers.

The team claimed three golds, one silver, and two bronze medals. The champions were:

• Alina Filipovich in the 59 kg weight class;
• Iryna Bondar in the 62 kg division;
• Iryna Zablotska in the 72 kg category.

Alina Filipovich brings a history of success with previous U20 World and European titles, as well as medals at senior European Championships. She has also twice earned silver at the European U23 Championships.

Iryna Bondar, returning after a year-long break due to a cruciate ligament injury and surgery, clinched her third U23 World Championship gold. She made history as the first female wrestler at this tournament to win five U23 World medals. Bondar’s impressive résumé also includes senior European champion status, three European U23 titles, and victories at both U20 World and European Championships. Iryna Zablotska, another standout, is a two-time European U20 champion with multiple medals from U23 World and European Championships.

Additional Ukrainian Medalists

In the 50 kg class, Aida Kerimova earned a silver medal. She is a reigning European U23 champion and has previously medaled at European U20 cadet events. The bronze medals were won by:

• Anastasiia Polska in the 53 kg category;
• Nadiia Sokolovska in the 76 kg division.

Polska’s past achievements include two European U20 titles and championships across U23, U17, and cadet European levels. Sokolovska holds a U20 World Championship gold and has won European titles at senior, U23, U20, and U17 levels.

This outstanding collective performance cements Ukraine’s position as a leading force in women's wrestling on the world stage. Their success at the U23 World Championships reflects the depth of talent and effective training programs within the country.

Ukraine’s triumph in Las Vegas not only emphasizes the nation’s rising prominence in wrestling but also serves as inspiration for young athletes aspiring to compete internationally. With such strong results, Ukrainian women wrestlers are poised for continued success in future global tournaments.

The impressive achievements of Ukraine’s women’s wrestling team at the U23 World Championships echo the recent success of the U20 team, which also showcased their talent by securing six medals at the World Beach Wrestling Championship in Greece. This ongoing excellence in wrestling highlights the depth of skill within Ukrainian wrestling, making it essential to explore how these young athletes continue to raise the bar for future competitions. For more details on the U20 team's performance, visit the full report on their recent triumph.