The World Summer Universiade in Germany has come to a close, highlighted by a vibrant closing ceremony.

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On the final day of competition, the Ukrainian team secured another medal — a bronze won by Mykola Rushchak in the 20 km race walk.

Ukraine finished in 14th place in the overall medal standings, achieving a total of 12 medals: 4 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze.

Mykola Rushchak shared his feelings: “This medal is my first international award. I was just two seconds away from second place.”

Victoria Baranivska, who competed in the triple jump final, remarked: “The atmosphere here is incredible, the arena and the organization are top-notch. Each day, I find myself loving these competitions more and more.”

Danilo Binder celebrated his international debut in rowing at the Universiade: “This was my first race on the international stage, and we will aim to prepare better for the next one.”

Over two weeks, student-athletes from 55 countries competed for the 2025 Universiade medals. The top three countries were Japan, China, and the USA.

We at the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the State Institution “Agency of Mass Sports of Ukraine” sincerely thank our team for their sportsmanship and bright moments of victory!