“Fair” - Lennox Lewis on Usyk's win against Fury
Former absolute world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis (UK) commented on yesterday’s victory of Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, holder of the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBO titles, in a rematch against Tyson Fury.
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22 December 2024
After defeating Fury, Usyk raised Ivan Mazepa's saber above his head
Absolute world boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk, after his victory over Tyson Fury, raised a unique saber of Hetman Ivan Mazepa above his head.
Zelensky congratulates Usyk on victory over Fury
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated boxer Oleksandr Usyk on retaining his title as the undisputed world heavyweight champion following his victory over Britain's Tyson Fury.
Usyk beats Fury to retain world heavyweight titles
In a thrilling rematch held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defeated Britain's Tyson Fury for the second time, cementing his status as a heavyweight boxing legend.
21 December 2024
Zelensky wishes Usyk victory in rematch
During a video call, President Volodymyr Zelensky wished world champion Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk victory in a rematch with British boxer Tyson Fury, which will take place on December 21 in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
14 December 2024
Ukrainian MFA expects apology from FIFA over map of Ukraine without Crimea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is waiting for an apology from FIFA, which showed a map of Ukraine without Crimea during the draw for the 2026 World Cup.
10 November 2024
Ukrainian figure skaters win three medals at Denkova-Staviski Cup tournament
Ukrainian figure skaters have won three medals at the Denkova-Staviski Cup figure skating tournament.
Ukrainian boxer Uzelkov dies
Viacheslav Uzelkov, a Ukrainian professional boxer and medalist of the world and European boxing championships, has passed away.
05 November 2024
Ukrainian wounded soldiers complete U.S. Marine Corps Marathon 2024
Soldiers from the Artan and Shaman special forces units within the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (GUR), who had been wounded in action on the battlefields of the Russo-Ukrainian war, took part in the U.S. Marine Corps Marathon.
28 October 2024
Yaroslava Mahuchikh named best athlete in Europe for 2024
Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh has been named the best European athlete for 2024.
13 October 2024
German, Russian soldiers taking part in same sports events - media
Despite an active ban imposed on Russian athletes across most international sports events over the war of aggression Russia is waging against Ukraine, their military athletes are allowed to some competitions, and German soldiers were spotted taking part in those events alongside the Russians.
11 October 2024
Sports competitions for veterans launched in Ukraine
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine is launching sports competitions in CrossFit and esports called the Veterans Games, with registration for participation open until October 27.
06 October 2024
Ukraine's futsal team beats France to claim historic World Cup bronze
Ukraine defeated France 7-1 in the third-place match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup to claim their historic bronze.
18 September 2024
Shakhtar Donetsk start Champions League with away draw against Bologna
Shakhtar Donetsk have played their first match in the league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.
08 September 2024
Paris Paralympics: Ukraine finishes in Top 5 by number of medals
The Ukrainian National Paralympic Team completed its performance at the XVII Summer Paralympic Games in Paris (France).
Ukrainians win 67 medals after nine days of Paralympics
According to the results of the ninth competition day of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, Ukraine won six medals, one of them gold.
27 August 2024
WADA President expresses solidarity with Ukraine
The head of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Matviy Bidnyi, held a meeting with the Pesident of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Witold Banka.
24 August 2024
Zelensky awards winners and medalists of Paris Summer Olympics
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated the winners and medalists of the Paris Summer Olympics and their coaches on Independence Day and presented them with state awards.
16 August 2024
140 athletes to represent Ukraine at Paris Paralympics
As many as 140 athletes, including 96 men and 44 women, will compete for Ukraine at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
15 August 2024
Ukraine’s star fencer Kharlan auctions off Olympic saber raising UAH 10M for Army
Two-time Olympic fencing champion Olha Kharlan raised UAH 10 million for the Armed Forces of Ukraine by raffling off a saber she used to deliver a win at the Paris 2024 Games.
11 August 2024
Ukraine ends Paris Olympics with 12 medals
Ukrainian athletes have completed their performances at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Ukrainian Murazi Mchedlidze will continue to fight for bronze
The Olympic wrestling tournament of the XXXIII Summer Games 2024 is underway in Paris (France).
Oleh Doroshchuk - sixth in high jump
The athletics competitions of the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games are coming to an end in Paris (France).
Aleksiiva sisters became fifth among duets in artistic swimming
The Olympic rhythmic swimming competition has ended in Paris.
10 August 2024
Iryna Koliadenko wins silver in Paris
The Olympic wrestling tournament of the XXXIII Summer Games 2024 is underway in Paris (France).
08 August 2024
Ukraine at Paris 2024 Games: Nasibov seals silver, Beleniuk wins bronze in Greco-Roman wrestling
Ukrainian Greco-Roman wrestlers Zhan Beleniuk and Parviz Nasibov had their decisive fights at the Paris 2024 Games on Thursday.
Boxer Khyzhniak wins Ukraine's third gold of 2024 Olympics
Ukrainian Oleksandr Khyzhniak has claimed a gold medal in the men's 80 kg boxing event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
07 August 2024
Ukraine’s Beleniuk, Nasibov push through to semi-finals in Greco-Roman wrestling at Paris Games
Ukrainian Greco-Roman wrestlers Zhan Beleniuk and Parviz Nasibov made their way to the semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Games on Wednesday.
05 August 2024
Ukrainian gymnast Kovtun wins silver at Paris Olympics
Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun has claimed a silver medal in the men's parallel bars event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.