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Oksana Livach Crowned European Champion in Wrestling

Oksana Livach has claimed the title of European Champion in wrestling in the 50 kg category, defeating Evin Demirhan.

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Oksana Livach has once again reached the pinnacle of the European Wrestling Championship, winning the final match in the 50 kg category.

In her decisive bout, she dominated Turkish wrestler Evin Demirhan, securing an 8:0 victory.

In the semifinals, Livach triumphed over neutral Russian competitor Nadezhda Sokolova with a score of 2:1, and prior to that, she overwhelmed French wrestler Emma Luthenauer 7:0.

This marks Livach's second European Championship title; she first won this honor in 2019. Overall, this was her fourth final at the Euro Championships.

This victory also serves as the second medal for Ukraine at the tournament, following Andrii Dzelep's bronze in the 61 kg category.

The European Championship commenced on April 7, and throughout the week, competitors in freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women's wrestling will compete for 30 medals across ten weight categories.

The Ukrainian team is represented by 30 athletes. A complete list of participants can be found HERE.