Sports news, competitions and athletes from Kyiv region and Ukraine
Alexander Usyk has published a video of his gameplay in Counter-Strike 2 under the nickname UNDISPUTED. This is not the first time: even before his rematch with Dubois in July 2025, he played CS2 with esports professionals between training sessions.
# Hollywood Actor and WBC President Give Opposite Assessments of One Referee and One Stoppage Between them — an appeal by Verhoeven and judge's scorecards, where the Dutchman was leading on points.
On June 14, the first professional sporting event in the White House's 226-year history will take place on the South Lawn — and the convergence of three dates in it is no coincidence.
Vladimir Brazhko has been called up to the national team to replace injured Yegor Yarmolyuk. Under the circumstances, this is more than a mere administrative formality: the Dynamo player is getting a chance at his debut call-up under the new coach.
World Aquatics, the International Wrestling Federation and several other organizations have lifted restrictions on athletes from Russia and Belarus — they will now compete under their own flags. Ukraine's Ministry of Youth and Sports qualifies this as a betrayal of the Olympic Charter; the Ukrainian water polo team has already received a technical loss for refusing to play against Russians.
The Executive Committee of the European Gymnastics Federation on May 21 lifted all restrictions on athletes from Russia and Belarus, following World Gymnastics. As early as August, the Russian national anthem will sound at the European Championship in Zagreb.
Kyle Busch died of sepsis at age 41 — at a time when NASCAR was still waiting for him at the start line of the Coca-Cola 600. His last victory and his last silence tell us about the sport no less than the obituaries do.
Messi walked into the tunnel holding his left thigh after the 73rd minute of the match against Philadelphia. He still has not confirmed his participation in the 2026 World Cup — and this injury could turn a conditional "yes" into "no."
The first boxing match in history near the pyramids ended in a technical knockout in the 11th round. Verhoeven — the strongest kickboxer of his generation — went the distance for most of the bout and fell literally seconds before the bell.
During Easter, the Retroville shopping center turned into a true arena of character. The open city championship of Kyiv in tug-of-war brought together teams from Kyiv, Kyiv region, Lviv and Odesa — and showed that this sport is much more than just a test of strength.
On May 9 in Newark, Yaroslav Amosov will face Spanish fighter Joel Alvarez as part of UFC 328. For the fighter who left his career in 2022 to defend his native city, this bout is the next step toward a championship belt that he never lost in Bellator.
The women's team of Irpin Lyceum No. 3 won at the IV regional stage of "Shoulder to Shoulder" and secured a ticket to the all-Ukrainian final. The city that halted the advance on Kyiv in 2022 now sends its athletes to compete against teams from across the country.
Athletes of the "Vulkan" club returned from the Kiev Open Cup with 15 medals. Two years after the de-occupation, the team has become one of the most consistent youth taekwondo squads in the Kyiv region.
33 athletes — and first place among all clubs in the country. "Reforma" has turned what looked like a regional ambition into a national achievement.
The Kotsiubynske Youth Sports School team (girls born in 2011–2012) won silver medals in the second league of the Ukrainian futsal championship — a result that reflects the systematic work of the coach and the community and is significant for the development of regional sport.
Thirteen athletes from Irpin won ten medals at the All‑Ukrainian tournament in Poltava. This result is not only a sporting success but also an indicator of the community’s recovery and an investment in the children’s future.
The championship held to mark National Guard Day is not just a sporting event. It is a signal from a revived community, an opportunity for athletes to qualify for the European Championships (8–10 May, Vilnius) and a test for the national training system.
Five-day tournament at the "Sports Academy" — the first of its scale. We unpack why this matters for youth, local communities, and the national sports system.
On March 17 it marked the 50th anniversary of Dynamo Kyiv's defeat by French side Saint-Étienne in the European Cup quarterfinal during the team's difficult 1976 season. Over the past half-century, the subject of Dynamo Kyiv's unsuccessful performances that season has been covered repeatedly, but, unfortunately, mostly inaccurately.
The "Academy of Sport" sports complex hosted an All‑Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics tournament — about 600 female participants from nearly 30 clubs. We explore why this sporting marathon is about more than medals.
Athletes from Pryirpinnia returned from the Holosiivsk Forest with 13 medals. This is not just the result of the competition — it’s a sign of the strength of youth training and community clubs.
In Koszalin, where about 300 boxers from 12 countries competed, boxers from the "Patriot" Sports Club won three medals — a brief look at the results, their significance for Ukrainian boxing, and what comes next.
Olha Liashchuk of Irpin clinched her third victory at the 2026 Arnold Strongwoman Classic. The result is not just a personal triumph for the athlete but also an important signal of the strength of Ukrainian sport amid global competition. We examine what this title means for her and for the country.
Competitions for children and youth have become more than just a sporting tournament: they are a platform for restoring ties between communities, for raising a new generation, and for social resilience. We explain why the results matter today.
From 6 to 8 March 2026 in Lviv, 12 athletes from Irpin and Bucha, competing as part of the Kyiv region team, won five medals. We examine why these results are about more than medals — they speak to the recovery and rebuilding of communities.
Start Prix League brought together newcomers and pros; athletes from Bucha confirmed their level of preparation — 1 first, 1 second, 2 third places. Why this matters for the city and the sport — we explain briefly.
On March 7, Irpin hosted six men's teams — the tournament showcased not only the winners but also the strength of the community and the prospects for local sport.
A team of 15 athletes won 11 medals at an open tournament in Lviv. It's not just about the medals — it's about the return of childhood, the continuity of coaching work, and the rebuilding of communities.
Oleksandra's second gold at the Junior World Championships, a third straight mass-start win at junior level, and Ukraine's fourth medal of the tournament — why this matters not just for the statistics but for the future of the national team.
The Ukrainian team is heading to Verona with a record delegation — 25 para-athletes and 10 guides — but will not take part in the opening ceremony due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags. It's a signal — both sporting and diplomatic.