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Ukrainian Fencers Shine at World Championship

The Ukrainian National Wheelchair Fencing Team won 7 medals at the World Championship held in Iksan.

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The Ukrainian wheelchair fencing team, consisting of 13 athletes, showcased impressive performances at the World Para Fencing Championship held from September 2 to 7 in Iksan, South Korea, featuring participation from 28 countries. Ukraine achieved a remarkable total of 7 medals: 2 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze, securing third place overall in the championship standings. The Chinese team topped the results, with Italy following closely behind on equal points.

On the penultimate day, Elena Fedota-Isaeva secured gold in the women's sabre category B, while Oleg Naumenko earned bronze in the men's epee category B, marking a triumphant conclusion for Ukrainian athletes at the 2025 World Championship.

Eight athletes are returning home with medals, four of whom are multi-medalists.

Here are our champions:

  • Artem Manko – 1 gold, 1 silver (team events)
  • Eduard Kudенко - 1 gold, 1 silver (team events)
  • Oleg Naumenko – 1 gold (team events), 1 bronze (individual events)
  • Elena Fedota-Isaeva – 1 gold (individual events)
  • Dmytro Seryozhenko – 1 silver (team events), 1 bronze (individual events)
  • Andrii Demchuk – 1 silver (team events)
  • Natalia Morkvych – 1 bronze (individual events)
  • Serhiy Shavkun – 1 bronze (individual events)