Overcoming tremendous odds to even compete, the Ukrainian men’s and women’s boxing teams shined at the EUBC U22 European Boxing Championship.
The event, held in Porec, Croatia, saw the men’s Ukrainian boxing team capture six medals overall, including three silvers, two bronze and a gold medal for Yuriy Zakharieiev in the men’s light middleweight category.
The women’s team won four medals, including three bronze, while Karolina Makhno took gold in the middleweight category.
In a statement the International Boxing Association (IBA) expressed their gratitude the German Olympic Committee, the German Boxing Association and the city of Heidelberg, Germany for giving the Ukrainian team the opportunity to stay there and train.
Boxing federations from across Europe, including Poland, Germany, Croatia, Italy and Bulgaria also were acknowledged for their support of the Ukrainian team.
Next up for Team Ukraine is the EUBC Youth European Boxing Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria from April 10-22.
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