Sports
Sports
Ukrainian Footballers Creating Headlines On and Off the Pitch
No longer isolated in the Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv squads, Ukrainian national team players are making an impact with various foreign clubs, including Real Madrid, Chelsea and AC Roma.
April 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Italy Minister Hopes Russians Could Join 2026 Olympics – ‘Once the War Is Over’
Russia and its ally Belarus have been banned from holding international sporting competitions since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, while their flags and anthems are banned from most world events.
March 25, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Olha Kharlan: the Woman With the Golden Saber
One of the world’s greatest fencers, Olympic gold medalist Olha Kharlan gained worldwide attention when she refused to shake her Russian opponent’s hand.
March 2, 2025
Sports
Open Letter to Wayne Gretzky – Don’t Validate Ovechkin
Even though the NHL’s “Great One” promised to shake Ovechkin’s hand when the Russian breaks the Canadian’s record, it would be better to refrain. Instead, Gretzky should honor the fallen Ukrainians.
Feb. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Team Wins 16 Medals at Invictus Games in One Day
here is no official summary table of medalists at the Invictus Games, as the competition focuses on the rehabilitation of injured military and service personnel, not on sporting achievements.
Feb. 12, 2025
Interview
Anastasiia Klipachenko: ‘I Want Women’s Football to Be Treated as Art’
Kyiv Post speaks to Anastasiia Klipachenko, Head of the UAF Women’s and Girls’ Football Committee, who shares how sport can serve as a vehicle for diplomacy.
Feb. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
Svitolina Hopes Australian Open Run Brings ‘a Little Light’ to Ukraine
Like other players from Ukraine, Svitolina did not shake hands with her Russian opponent because of the war, and wrote “The spirit of Ukraine” on a TV camera lens at the end of a 6-4, 6-1 victory.
Jan. 20, 2025
Sports
Svitolina Stuns Paolini For Family Fairytale at Australian Open
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina defeated Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 at the Australian Open, following her husband Gael Monfils’ win, as both reached the last 16.
Jan. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainians Serving Notice on Women’s Tennis Association Tour
Tennis players Kostyuk, Svitolina, Yastremska and Kichenok twins are among those volleying for more recognition in 2025, beginning with Australian Open.
Jan. 15, 2025
Len and Mykhailiuk Hooping It Up in the NBA
Two Ukraine natives achieved their goals of playing basketball at the highest international levels with the world’s top professionals in the National Basketball Association.
Jan. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Behind the Scenes of the Tyson Fury Rematch
Oleksandr Usyk didn’t just defend his heavyweight belt for himself, he did it for his entire war-weary country. Every detail of his feat was connected to the nation and faith that sustains him.
Jan. 7, 2025
Top News
Ukraine Wings Hockey Team Competes at Wick Fest
The Ukrainian Wings were commended for journeying through unimaginable adversity to participate in Wick Fest, demonstrating the spirit of hockey and the spirit of Ukrainian youth.
Jan. 6, 2025
Sports
Heavyweight Foes Usyk, Fury Set For Titanic Rematch
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury face off in a highly anticipated rematch for multiple titles and historic status, with Usyk defending his undisputed heavyweight crown in Riyadh on Saturday.
Dec. 21, 2024
UK
A Day in History – Wladimir Klitschko Avenged His Brother in Heavyweight Fight
The victory also marked the beginning of boxing history’s longest accumulated heavyweight title reigns, which ended when Klitschko lost to British boxer Tyson Fury in 2015.
Oct. 15, 2024
Sports
Paris Paralympics to Showcase Best of Disability Sport
Paralympics to open in Paris on Wednesday with a 140 athletes from Ukraine participating.
Aug. 26, 2024
Top News
Ukraine Fencers Win Country's First Gold of Paris Olympics
The Ukraine team has high hopes of adding a second gold on Sunday when Yaroslava Mahuchikh goes in the women's high jump, weeks after she set a new world record of 2.10m.
Aug. 4, 2024
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