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Even though the NHL’s “Great One” promised to shake Ovechkin’s hand when the Russian breaks the Canadian’s record, it would be better to refrain. Instead, Gretzky should honor the fallen Ukrainians.
Feb. 17
Ukraine
here is no official summary table of medalists at the Invictus Games, as the competition focuses on the rehabilitation of injured military and service personnel, not on sporting achievements.
Feb. 12
Sports
Ukraine’s high jump world record holder and Olympic gold medalist earns recognition on and off the field as she helps her compatriots with humanitarian efforts.
Feb. 11
Ukraine
Team blue-and-yellow opens Prince Harry’s games for injured veterans with a victory in wheelchair basketball.
Feb. 11
Interview
Kyiv Post speaks to Anastasiia Klipachenko, Head of the UAF Women’s and Girls’ Football Committee, who shares how sport can serve as a vehicle for diplomacy.
Feb. 2
Russia
Russian figure skaters were reportedly onboard the jet that crashed with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday evening. Their fate remains uncertain.
Jan. 30
War in Ukraine
Like other players from Ukraine, Svitolina did not shake hands with her Russian opponent because of the war, and wrote “The spirit of Ukraine” on a TV camera lens at the end of a 6-4, 6-1 victory.
Jan. 20
Sports
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina defeated Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 at the Australian Open, following her husband Gael Monfils’ win, as both reached the last 16.
Jan. 18
Kharkiv
Ukrainian world champion freediver Kateryna Sadurska, who holds seven world records, represents Ukraine, sharing her story of resilience amidst war in an exclusive Kyiv Post interview.
Jan. 11
Ukraine
Oleksandr Usyk didn’t just defend his heavyweight belt for himself, he did it for his entire war-weary country. Every detail of his feat was connected to the nation and faith that sustains him.
Jan. 7
Ukraine
By beating Fury in May, “The Cat” had already joined the likes of Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis and Mike Tyson as undisputed heavyweight, and the first of the four-belt era.
Dec. 22, 2024
Sports
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury face off in a highly anticipated rematch for multiple titles and historic status, with Usyk defending his undisputed heavyweight crown in Riyadh on Saturday.
Dec. 21, 2024
Ukraine
The exact reason for the arrest remains unclear at present, though the boxer later called it a “misunderstanding” in a social media announcement following his release.
Sept. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine has become a Paralympic powerhouse, finishing third in Rio 2016, but their 22 golds and 82 total medals in Paris are even more remarkable given the devastation from Russia's 2022 invasion.
Sept. 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
Svitlana Shabalina, a kind teacher, inspired two Paralympians to take up badminton. They were reunited in Paris.
Sept. 2, 2024
Ukraine
The 12 medals – including three gold –won at the Olympics and strong Ukrainian participation in the Paralympics send "a powerful message to the world" that Russia cannot crush Ukraine.
Aug. 31, 2024
Even though the NHL’s “Great One” promised to shake Ovechkin’s hand when the Russian breaks the Canadian’s record, it would be better to refrain. Instead, Gretzky should honor the fallen Ukrainians.
Feb. 17