Taekwon-Do ITF included in the programme of the European Games for the first time in history ESSF Combat Games.
From 11 to 17 July, the European Combat Games among schoolchildren, organised by the European School Sport Federation (ESSF) with the support of Federatia Romana de Taekwon-do ITF, took place in the capital of Romania — Bucharest.
This large-scale event brought together over 2000 participants from 20 European countries. Taekwon-Do ITF was included in the programme of official ESSF competitions for the first time. This historic achievement opened a new chapter in the development of our martial art in school sport.
The national team of Ukraine was represented by a formidable squad:
- 35 athletes
- 5 coaches
- 3 umpires
- official representative of the delegation
Young athletes from Kharkiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Lviv impressed with their high standard of skill and cohesion, winning 35 medals:
- 13 gold
- 11 silver
- 11 bronze
This is not merely a result — it is proof of the strength of the Ukrainian spirit, professional training, and support from the state and partners.
Heroes of the gold victories:
- Laba Tetiana
- Tomenchuk Andrii
- Tymkiv Artem
- Hryvnak Matvii
- Voitovych Anna
- Kruk Kira
- Merenov Viktor
- Rozhanskyi Arsenii
- Kolesnikov Oleh
- Martelov Bohdan
- Buzovskyi Mark
- Iievliev Makar
- Alforov Danylo
Silver medallists:
Asianov Kyrylo, Shatrava Dmytro, Mykhailenko Mykola, Isaiev Oleksii, Strykhar Anna (form and sparring), Boichuk Oleksii, Voitovych Anna, Kruk Kira, Dombrovska Anna
Bronze medallists:
Poprotskyi Kyrylo, Zhuravel Sofiia, Zhuravel Tymofii, Siryi Bohdan, Asianov Kyrylo, Serikov Kyrylo, Udud Diana (form and sparring), Plotnikov Matvii, Hryvnak Matvii, Hrytskaniuk Solomiia
Acknowledgements
The Taekwon-Do M.F.T. Federation of Ukraine sincerely thanks:
- The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
- The Ukrainian School Sport Federation
- The team of professionals led by Vadym Stetsenko — for their support and facilitation of the national team's participation in these prestigious competitions
- Our reliable partner — the company FITOFAN — for continuous support, quality cooperation, and their contribution to the development of Ukrainian Taekwon-Do
Special, boundless gratitude goes to our warriors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thanks to your courage, self-sacrifice, and indomitable heroism, Ukrainian children have the opportunity today to train, compete, and bring glory to Ukraine on the international stage. You are our heroes, and every victory on the sports front is dedicated to you!
The future of Ukraine — lies in confident, strong, and patriotic schoolchildren. Taekwon-Do is not merely a sport. It is the path to victory!
