August 30, 2026 Featured

Five gold medals and victory in the team standings: the national team of Ukraine triumphed at the stage of the World Series on Beach Wrestling in Baku

The national team of Ukraine performed powerfully at the fourth stage of the Beach Wrestling World Series 2026, which was held in Baku (Azerbaijan) on August 28–29. Ukrainian athletes won nine medals — five gold, two silver and two bronze. The women's national team of Ukraine became the winner of the team standings.

The champions of the stage were Victoria Slobodenyuk (up to 50 kg), Oksana Moskalova (up to 60 kg), Olena Nikitinska (up to 70 kg) and Daria Konstantinova (over 70 kg).

Three more awards were added to the treasury of the Ukrainian team by Halyna Oleksiivska — silver, as well as Diana Rysova and Maria Zenkina — bronze. Oleksiivska also received a special Top Technique award for the best throw among women.

The men's national team of Ukraine was not left without awards. Oleksiy Boruta became the winner in the weight category up to 70 kg. In the final, the Ukrainian defeated the representative of Russia Konstantin Topshinoyev with a score of 3:0.

The silver medal in the category of more than 90 kg was won by Vinnytsia resident Vazha Daiauri, who lost to the representative of Azerbaijan Jamal Feyziyev in the final.

Thus, the Ukrainian team once again confirmed its high class in the international arena. Especially striking was the performance of the women's team, which not only won four gold medals, but also won the team stage.

Congratulations to our athletes and coaching staff with a brilliant result! 🇺🇦