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Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan has won the world championship in saber fencing in Leipzig (Germany).

In the final duel Kharlan defeated the representative of Tunisia Azza Besbes with a score of 15: 5.

Thus, Kharlan became a three-time world champion in saber fencing.

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko congratulated the Ukrainian sportswoman on her victory.

“Our Olha Kharlan is a world champion in saber fencing. We sincerely congratulate you on your brilliant victory!” the president said on his official Facebook page.