Sports news, competitions and athletes from Kyiv region and Ukraine at Razom UA
The IPC General Assembly has ultimately approved 10 slots for Russian and Belarusian Paralympians under their national anthems. Kyiv and Prague refuse to take part in the ceremony — we explain why this is more than a sporting decision.
The 17th-round match was canceled after a pitch inspection: the reason — a frozen pitch. This is not merely a local incident — safety and scheduling concerns will force clubs and the federation to seek a solution.
Shakhtar’s Burkinabé forward recorded the UPL’s first-ever hat-trick by a foreign player coming off the bench — three goals in 15 minutes. We examine why this achievement is more significant than the raw statistics.
A record-sized delegation under the blue-and-yellow flag returns without medals — but with an important signal for society, partners, and sport during wartime. We explain what this actually means.
Dmytro Kotovskyi and Angelina Brykina carried the Ukrainian flag through the Verona Arena — not merely a symbolic gesture, but a significant act of international visibility at a time when global attention carries strategic importance.
Nazar Chepurnyi won the World Cup stage in Cottbus — 14.716 points in the pommel horse final. The result is important as an indicator of the Ukrainian team's readiness at the start of the season.
Jack Hughes scored the winning goal 1:41 into overtime, giving Team USA its third Olympic gold in hockey. We examine why this victory matters for more than just the sporting result.
Floyd Mayweather has announced an exhibition bout with Mike Tyson (tentatively set for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) — part of a plan for a full‑fledged return to professional boxing in the summer of 2026. Why this matters now: it’s not just about nostalgia, but about big money, media influence, and a precedent for global promoters.
Five Ukrainians competed in skiing disciplines at the 2026 Olympic Games: the team squandered a sixth-place finish in the mixed aerials competition, and the NOC reports full accreditation for 46 athletes. Why are these facts important for Ukraine’s image and the development of winter sports?
BBC reports: individual neutral athletes (AIN) from Russia and Belarus will be able to attend the closing ceremony in Verona — without flags or national symbols. We examine why a technical decision is turning into a political symbol.
The public broadcaster will not air the opening ceremony because athletes from Russia and Belarus have been allowed to compete under their national symbols. It is a sign of solidarity with the Ukrainian Paralympic team; the competitions, however, will be broadcast. We analyze why the decision carries weight beyond the sporting arena.
After the winter break, the championship resumes: a brief look at the standings, the key matchups of the 17th round, and where to watch the games — important for fans and clubs fighting for European places.
Oleksandr Okipnyuk scored 101 points in the aerials final at the Olympics in Italy and did not advance to the super-final. We examine why the choice of high difficulty was deliberate and what conclusions the team is drawing.
Oleksandr Okipniuk became the first Ukrainian to reach the ski aerials final at the 2026 Winter Games — a brief look at the result, its significance for the national team, and the factors that will affect his chances in the decisive run.
The National Paralympic Committee announced that the team will compete but will not take part in the opening ceremony. It is a tactical move — a protest against the admission of political symbols from Russia/Belarus and a signal to partners about the need for concrete action.
Vladyslav Heraskevych refuses to accept the IOC’s decision and is preparing for court — the case goes beyond individual sport and could become a precedent for protecting the memory and rights of Ukrainian athletes. We examine what steps are possible and what genuinely affects the outcome.
After the Champions League match against Benfica, the club confirmed its participation in UEFA's investigation and thanked those who supported the player. We examine why this episode is important not only for Vinícius but also for institutional responses in European football.
Five Ukrainians at the World Cup stage in Lost Hills (6–16 February) brought home gold, silver and bronze. A small team — a big result: what this means for sport and the country’s reputation now.
When public broadcasters do more than inform, they form a responsible stance: why ERR refuses to broadcast competitions featuring Russian and Belarusian flags and what that changes in the media landscape.
At the 2026 Olympics, Darina Chalyk, in her debut, finished the relay in ninth place, lifting the team one spot — not just a result, but a signal of squad depth and psychological resilience ahead of the season finale.
During the women's team sprint in Italy, a dog ran onto the finishing straight — the video quickly circulated online. We analyze why the incident matters less as an oddity than as a test of the event's organization and the participants' reactions.
Minister Matvii Bidnyi announced that the Ukrainian government will not attend the opening ceremony or other official events following the decision to allow the Russian Federation and Belarus to participate under their national flags. Why this matters for international solidarity and for pressure on the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) — brief and dispassionate.
Zinchenko, Dovbyk and Zabarnyi earn from roughly €5 to €5.56 million gross per year. That's more than just numbers — a signal to the market, to investors and to the image of Ukrainian football in Europe.
According to Sky News, the International Paralympic Committee has allocated 6 quotas to Russia and 4 to Belarus for the Paralympics in Milan–Cortina. The decision raises questions about the limits of sporting legitimization of an aggressor state and about Ukraine’s next steps on the diplomatic stage.
A video has surfaced online showing a 24-year-old forward from Kolos-2 striking an employee of the territorial recruitment center. The club has already apologized and announced suspension and dismissal — we examine why the incident matters during wartime.
Weather conditions reshuffled the schedule: the men's qualification was cancelled, the women's was moved to 14:45 Kyiv time, and Kateryna Kotsar made history by reaching the Big Air final.
The start of the final was postponed indefinitely — a test of endurance for the athletes. Ukrainian Kateryna Kotsar became the first Ukrainian ever to reach a big‑air final; after advancing she received a marriage proposal.
Ukraine midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko suffered a knee injury in the home match against Fortuna Sittard — the club reports he will require surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation. We examine what this means for Ajax, the national team and the player himself.
The disqualification of the Austrian jumper for exceeding the permitted boot size by 4 mm not only deprived him of a chance at a medal — the incident has intensified questions about the transparency of control procedures and team discipline before the start.
An Olympic comeback interrupted by severe injuries: the 41-year-old champion was discharged from a hospital in Italy after her fourth operation. We explain how long rehabilitation will take and why Vonn’s example deserves attention not only from sports fans.