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.