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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
£2 Billion From Abramovich’s Football Club Sale May Go to Ukrainian War Victims, UK Says
The UK government wants to give money a sanctioned Russian billionaire oligarch made from Chelsea FC Sale only to Ukraine war victims, Abramovich wants to share with Russian soldiers.
March 11, 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
Sports
Yaroslava Mahuchikh: Leaping Higher Than Anyone to Help Ukraine
Ukraine’s high jump world record holder and Olympic gold medalist earns recognition on and off the field as she helps her compatriots with humanitarian efforts.
Feb. 11, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Kicks Off Invictus Games With a Win and a Standing Ovation
Team blue-and-yellow opens Prince Harry’s games for injured veterans with a victory in wheelchair basketball.
Feb. 11, 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
Russia
Russian Figure Skaters Reportedly Onboard Jet Crashed Over Washington
Russian figure skaters were reportedly onboard the jet that crashed with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday evening. Their fate remains uncertain.
Jan. 30, 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
Kharkiv
‘We Are Strong, We Keep Fighting’ – Ukrainian Freediver Kateryna Sadurska Breaks World Records and Inspires
Ukrainian world champion freediver Kateryna Sadurska, who holds seven world records, represents Ukraine, sharing her story of resilience amidst war in an exclusive Kyiv Post interview.
Jan. 11, 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
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Usyk Beats Fury in Heavyweight Championship Rematch
By beating Fury in May, “The Cat” had already joined the likes of Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis and Mike Tyson as undisputed heavyweight, and the first of the four-belt era.
Dec. 22, 2024
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
Ukraine
Ukrainian Boxing Champion Usyk Arrested, Released at Krakow Airport
The exact reason for the arrest remains unclear at present, though the boxer later called it a “misunderstanding” in a social media announcement following his release.
Sept. 18, 2024