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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.
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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
Ukraine
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
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
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.
Sep. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine has become a Paralympic powerhouse, finishing third in Rio 2016, but their 22 golds and 82 total medals in Paris are even more remarkable given the devastation from Russia's 2022 invasion.
Sep. 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
Svitlana Shabalina, a kind teacher, inspired two Paralympians to take up badminton. They were reunited in Paris.
Sep. 2, 2024
Ukraine
The 12 medals – including three gold –won at the Olympics and strong Ukrainian participation in the Paralympics send "a powerful message to the world" that Russia cannot crush Ukraine.
Aug. 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine has long been a Paralympic powerhouse, and tragically, the number of disabled people in the country has grown ever larger since Russia invaded in February 2022.
Aug. 30, 2024
Sports
Paralympics to open in Paris on Wednesday with a 140 athletes from Ukraine participating.
Aug. 26, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine won 12 medals at the Paris Olympics, reaching the 21st position in the overall medal count – not the country’s best ever showing, but athletes are paying a bigger price for success amid war.
Aug. 13, 2024
Ukraine
The 29-year-old won four bouts to clinch gold in the French capital, including a points victory over Cuba's two-time gold medallist Arlen Lopez in the semi-finals.
Aug. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
The 22-year-old high jumper, who fled Ukraine following Russia's invasion of her country, won the women's Olympic high jump in Paris on Sunday.
Aug. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian runner Tetiana Melnyk said constant explosions, nightly alarms and power cuts caused by Russian attacks on power stations had created incredibly tough conditions for training.
Jul. 31, 2024
Ukraine
After the victory against the north African nation, Ukraine is set to face Argentina on Tuesday, July 30, in its attempt to advance to the playoffs.
Jul. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
Despite heavily disrupted preparations, with some athletes leaving Ukraine, others being killed and training facilities destroyed, Ukraine is still sending a 143-strong team to Paris.
Jul. 26, 2024
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