A solemn award ceremony honoring the best representatives of Ukrainian sports for May took place at the Olympic House. Among those recognized by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine were: Oleksii Sereda as the Best Athlete of the Month, Tamara Tokmachova as Best Coach, and the President of the Ukrainian Diving Federation, Igor Lysov, for his significant contribution to preparing the champion.

Oleksii Sereda earned this prestigious recognition thanks to his outstanding performance at the recent European Diving Championships held in Antalya (Türkiye). There, he won three gold medals: in the individual and synchronized 10m platform (together with Mark Hrytsenko), as well as in the mixed team event alongside Kirill Boliukh, Kseniia Bailo, and Sofiia Lyskun.

While receiving the award for his contribution to the athlete’s development, Igor Lysov recalled that Kyiv had already hosted the European Championships twice — in 2017 and 2019. It was during the 2019 edition, at just 13 years old, that Sereda became the youngest European diving champion in history.

“We are eagerly looking forward to hosting top-level competitions again. We have already started renovating our pool, taking into account all modern standards, and this sports complex will definitely become the best in Europe,” — shared Igor Lysov.

During the ceremony, Oleksii Sereda thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for making it possible to train and compete. He also expressed his gratitude to Federation President Igor Lysov, his coach Tamara Tokmachova, and the entire coaching staff: “These medals are your medals too. I see the prospects, I see the chances for more medals. I’m confident that if I keep working like this, results will come,” — emphasized the athlete.

Tamara Tokmachova, in turn, thanked the Federation for the modern sports base built in 2014, and the NOC expert commission — especially Vadym Guttsait — for recognizing the efforts of athletes and coaches.

This is Oleksii Sereda’s first such award from the NOC of Ukraine. Last year, he was honored with the title of “Best Young Athlete.”

The 12th International Youth Diving Meet — the largest international diving competition after the Youth World Championships — has concluded in Dresden, Germany. This year’s event brought together 139 athletes from 18 countries.

Team Ukraine 🇺🇦, represented by 10 athletes, delivered an outstanding performance, winning 14 medals — 5 gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronze — and secured 1st place in the overall team standings!

President of the Ukrainian Diving and Artistic Swimming Federations, Igor Lysov, congratulated the athletes and coaches on their brilliant achievement:

“In these difficult times for all Ukrainians, you managed to represent our country with dignity on the international stage. You have shown the world the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian spirit and once again proved that the Ukrainian Youth Diving Team is a true European leader! This tournament was a great test before the Junior European Championships in June — so we look ahead to the season with optimism.”

Bravo! We are proud of you!

Our champions and medalists:

🥇 Gold:

Yelyzaveta Dyadyuk – 1m springboard, Group B

Valerii Maleiev – 3m springboard, Group A

Nazarii Kononenko – 3m springboard, Group B

Nazarii Kononenko – Platform, Group B

Dmytro Stepanov – 1m springboard, Group B

🥈 Silver:

Diana Shevchenko – Platform, Group A

Daria Polyakova – Platform, Group B

Dmytro Stepanov – 3m springboard, Group B

Yelyzaveta Dyadyuk & Alisa Meshkova – 3m synchro springboard

Alina Polonets – 3m springboard, Group B

Valerii Maleiev & Dmytro Stepanov – 3m synchro springboard

Nazarii Kononenko – 1m springboard, Group B

🥉 Bronze:

Valerii Maleiev – 1m springboard, Group A

Veronika Andrashchuk – Platform, Group B

At the World Aquatics Diving World Cup stage held in Windsor, Canada, Ukrainian diver Oleksii Sereda claimed a bronze medal in the platform event. This is the first medal for Team Ukraine at this year’s tournament.

The final turned out to be a real drama — Sereda’s decisive dive earned him a mere 0.05-point advantage over his closest competitor. He stepped onto the podium in third place, behind only two Chinese athletes.

This is Sereda’s first medal since the 2024 World Championships. As a reminder, he had to miss part of the season due to injury.

The President of the Ukrainian Diving and Artistic Swimming Federations, Igor Lysov, congratulated Oleksii and his coaches on the brilliant result and wished him continued success on the international stage.

The Junior World Diving Championships concluded in Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷, where Ukraine’s junior diving team achieved outstanding success, winning the largest number of medals among all participating teams – 9 in total!

Over eight days of competition, Ukrainian athletes secured 2 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze medals, earning them third place in the overall team standings.

The championship featured athletes aged 14 to 18 from 42 countries, but only divers from 13 nations managed to reach the podium.

The President of the Ukrainian Federations of Diving and Synchronized Swimming, Igor Lysov, congratulated the young athletes and their coaches on this remarkable achievement:

“You have once again shown your strength, determination to fight until the end, and inspired all of Ukraine with your victories. I am proud of every one of you!”

Our Medalists:

Gold

🥇 Mark Hrytsenko – Platform, Group B

🥇 Kseniia Bochek and Diana Karnafel – Synchronized 3m springboard

Silver

🥈 Valerii Maleiev – 3m springboard, Group B

🥈 Danylo Avanesov – Platform, Group A

Bronze

🥉 Kyrylo Azarov, Kseniia Bochek, Sofiia Vystavkina, Mark Hrytsenko – Mixed team event

🥉 Kseniia Bochek – 1m springboard, Group B

🥉 Dmytro Stepanov – 3m springboard, Group B

🥉 Diana Shevchenko – Platform, Group B

🥉 Valerii Maleiev – 1m springboard, Group B

Ukraine’s junior diving team has completed a training camp in Mexico as part of their preparations for the Junior World Diving Championships.

The Ukrainian athletes extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Mexican hosts, particularly Melodia Falco Díaz, Director General of the National Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, and Raúl Carrillo, former Director of Medical Affairs at the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Mexico, for providing excellent training conditions and for their attention to the team’s leisure and educational development.

During the camp, the team had the opportunity to explore the picturesque city of Monterrey, discovering its cultural and historical landmarks. One of the highlights was a visit to the Museum of Mexican History, where athletes and coaches admired an extensive exhibition spanning ancient civilizations to modern times.

The final touch to their stay was a delightful surprise – a sweet treat organized for the Ukrainian team. This gesture of hospitality further emphasized the friendly atmosphere of the camp, leaving warm memories of Mexico.

The Ukrainian junior diving team is now on their way to Rio de Janeiro, where the Junior World Diving Championships will kick off on November 24!

The 11th International Ulla Klinger Cup 2024 diving tournament concluded in Aachen, Germany, featuring 117 young athletes from 11 countries competing across age groups A, B, C, and D.

Ukraine’s national team, represented by nine young divers aged 10 to 13 in groups C and D, delivered an extraordinary performance, winning a total of 27 medals: 14 gold, 10 silver, and 3 bronze.

The President of the Ukrainian Federations of Diving and Synchronized Swimming, Igor Lysov, congratulated the athletes and coaches on their outstanding achievement:

“Each of your victories is a source of pride for all of Ukraine, proving that our spirit, perseverance, and dedication can overcome any obstacle.

The 27 medals you have won are the result of your tireless work, determination, and belief in yourselves. Once again, you’ve shown that our nation is a nation of winners, and that young athletes from Ukraine can compete at the highest international level. Your achievements inspire and unite us, giving joy and confidence in the bright future of Ukrainian sports.

Special thanks to the coaches and the entire team who invest their knowledge, experience, and heart into every athlete. Your dedicated work and support are the foundation upon which our champions grow.

I wish you continued success and new heights to conquer! May your achievements continue to bring joy to all of Ukraine and glorify our country on the world stage.”

The European Week of Sport has officially started at Kontraktova Square in Kyiv! This important initiative, launched by the European Commission, aims to promote sports and physical activity (#BeActive) across Europe and beyond.

Residents and visitors of Kyiv had the opportunity to explore various sports, test their skills, and be inspired by the energy of champions who joined the event.

The Ukrainian Diving Federation was represented by Liko Diving School, where young athletes and their coaches led warm-up sessions and showcased the beauty of diving. They were joined by World and European Championship medalists Oleksii Sereda, Sofiia Lyskun, Oleh Kolodiy, European Games medalist Sofiia Esman, and Junior European Champions Alisa Meshkova and Diana Shevchenko.

The students of Liko Diving School also participated in the Olympic quiz, where correct answers earned them souvenirs from the National Olympic Committee.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to our school! Diving is love.

#diving #beactive #beactiveua #ЄТС #Europeanweekofsport #olympiclesson2024

The final day of the European Junior Diving Championships in Rzeszów, Poland, was filled with incredible tension. Two finals featuring Ukrainian athletes highlighted the evening session of the tournament.

The first set of medals was contested by the girls on the 3-meter springboard in age group A. Diana Karnafel showed great determination, earning a silver medal with a score of 434.85 points, finishing behind a competitor from Sweden.

The final event of the Championship was the boys’ platform diving final in age group A. Danylo Avanesov and Marko Barsukov fought until the very last dive, and their efforts culminated in a remarkable triumph. Danylo became the champion with a score of 543.65 points, confirming his excellence for the second consecutive time, while Marko Barsukov claimed the silver medal with 536.55 points.

n total, Ukrainian athletes won 17 medals: 6 gold, 9 silver, and 2 bronze. For the second consecutive time, the Ukrainian junior diving team secured the overall team title at the European Junior Diving Championships.

The President of the Ukrainian Federations of Diving and Synchronized Swimming, Igor Lysov, congratulated the entire team on their outstanding performance:

“Once again, Ukrainians have demonstrated willpower and a hunger for victory. Thank you for making the Ukrainian anthem resonate on the international stage and for raising the blue and yellow flag 17 times. This is the best performance in the history of the European Junior Championships. Bravo! I am proud of you.”

Medalists of the European Junior Diving Championships:

Gold – Danylo Avanesov and Marko Barsukov (synchronized platform)

Gold – Alisa Meshkova and Diana Shevchenko (synchronized platform)

Gold – Kseniia Bochek (1m springboard, group B)

Gold – Diana Karnafel (1m springboard, group A)

Gold – Dmytro Stepanov (3m springboard, group B)

Gold – Danylo Avanesov (platform, group A)

Silver – Danylo Avanesov, Kyrylo Azarov, Karina Hlyzhyna, Dmytro Stepanov (mixed team event)

Silver – Valerii Maleiev (1m springboard, group B)

Silver – Karina Hlyzhyna (3m springboard, group B)

Silver – Elizaveta Dyadiuk (1m springboard, group B)

Silver – Kyrylo Azarov and Maksym Mirza (synchronized 3m springboard)

Silver – Kyrylo Azarov (3m springboard, group A)

Silver – Karina Hlyzhyna (platform, group B)

Silver – Diana Karnafel (3m springboard, group A)

Silver – Marko Barsukov (platform, group A)

Bronze – Maksym Mirza (1m springboard, group A)

Bronze – Valerii Maleiev (3m springboard, group B)

The Junior European Diving Championship kicked off in Rzeszów, Poland, featuring athletes from 25 countries across the continent.

Seventeen finals will take place throughout the week, with the first set of medals awarded in the mixed team event.

Team Ukraine was represented by: Danylo Avanesov, Kyrylo Azarov, Karina Hlyzhyna, and Dmytro Stepanov, the latter making his debut at a competition of this level.

The Ukrainian team claimed second place with a score of 341.40 points. The champions were Germany (349.20 points), while Great Britain secured third place (303.55 points).

The President of the Ukrainian Federations of Diving and Synchronized Swimming, Igor Lysov, congratulated the athletes and coaching staff on their debut medal and encouraged them to keep fighting in every competition.

The athletes noted that competing was emotionally challenging following the morning events in Kyiv, as they were deeply concerned for their family and friends. Despite the psychological strain, they remained determined. “We are proud to represent Ukraine at these championships and to remind the world that Russia’s war against our country continues. Every day, innocent civilians, including children, die from Russian bombs. The world must continue to support Ukraine,” emphasized the silver medalists of the European Championship.

The Ukrainian national diving team has announced its roster for the 2024 Olympic Games:

🔹 Kseniia Bailo

🔹 Kirill Boliukh

🔹 Mark Hrytsenko

🔹 Oleh Kolodiy

🔹 Danylo Konovalov

🔹 Viktoriya Kesar

🔹 Sofiia Lyskun

🔹 Anna Pysmenska

🔹 Oleksii Sereda

The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, His Beatitude Metropolitan Epiphanius, and the President of the Ukrainian Federations of Diving and Synchronized Swimming, Igor Lysov, met with the athletes and coaching staff.

At the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Ukrainian diving team received blessings and protective charms from the Metropolitan. Additionally, 2024 World Championship medalists Oleksii Sereda and Kirill Boliukh were awarded the Medal of Saint George the Victorious.

A reminder: Ukrainian divers secured seven qualification spots for the Games. A total of eight medal sets will be contested in Paris!

Ukraine, alongside China and Great Britain, is among the top three nations with maximum representation in synchronized diving events.