Ukrainian beach wrestling team
UBWF

About the Federation

Ukrainian Beach Wrestling Federation — the official organization developing beach wrestling in Ukraine

Who we are

Ukrainian Beach Wrestling Federation (UBWF) is the official organization governing beach wrestling development in Ukraine.

We are a member of United World Wrestling (UWW) — the international wrestling federation, and support the development of this sport at all levels: from youth clubs to the national team.

UBWF organizes official competitions, awards sports titles, ensures national team participation in international tournaments, and promotes beach wrestling throughout Ukraine.

By the Numbers

Federation in Numbers

2015
Founded
24
Ukrainian Regions
500+
Registered Athletes
20+
International Medals
Our Mission

Our Mission

To develop beach wrestling as an accessible, exciting and mass sport in Ukraine — from youth clubs to the highest sporting achievements on the international stage.

Ukrainian Beach Wrestling Federation
Since 2015

History of the Federation

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2015
Federation Founded
In 2015, the Ukrainian Beach Wrestling Federation was established. First President — Ivan Ivanchenko.
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2016
Joined UWW
UBWF officially became a member of United World Wrestling — the international wrestling federation.
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2017
First Ukrainian Championship
The first official Ukrainian Beach Wrestling Championship was held with 8 regional teams.
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2018
First European Championship Medals
Andriy Havryluk won bronze at the European Junior Championships — the first international medal in UBWF history.
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2019
Expanded to 20 Regions
Regional federations were established in 20 Ukrainian regions.
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2020
Online Competition Format
Despite the pandemic, UBWF held a series of online tournaments and kept the sport developing.
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2021
First European Championship Gold
Andriy Havryluk became Ukraine's first European Champion in beach wrestling history.
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2022
Continuing Through War
Even during the full-scale invasion, UBWF continued its work, bringing athletes to international competitions.
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2023
5 International Medals
A record season: 5 medals at World and European Championships. Andriy Havryluk — European Champion for the second consecutive year.
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2024
Best Season in History
Over 20 medals at international competitions. Natalia Shevchenko — silver medalist at the European Championship.
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2025
World Champion!
Andriy Havryluk became World Champion — the pinnacle of 10 years of the Federation's work.
Join us

Become part of the Ukrainian beach wrestling family

Find your region, join the federation and start your path to the national team and international podiums.