The main training base for Ukraine’s national diving and artistic swimming teams has officially reopened following a major renovation under its new name, Liko Sportlife Olimpiyskyi.

The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including the President of the Ukrainian Diving Federation and the Artistic Swimming Federation of Ukraine, Igor Lysov; Ukraine’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Matvii Bidnyi; Deputy Minister Oleksii Nikitenko; President of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine Vadym Vadym Guttsait; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Ukraine Seymur Gurban oglu Mardaliyev; Head of the Holosiivskyi District State Administration Sofiia Dunaievska; and other honoured guests.

During the ceremony, Igor Lysov presented Certificates of Appreciation to Minister of Youth and Sports Matvii Bidnyi, NOC President Vadym Vadym Guttsait, and Director of Liko Sportlife Olimpiyskyi Oleksii Drobiazko in recognition of their personal contribution to the development and promotion of diving and artistic swimming, their continuous support of Ukraine’s national team athletes and coaches, and on the occasion of the reopening of the complex.

“Together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the city authorities, we continue to develop sport and create opportunities for future generations of athletes. I am happy that our children will train at a facility that meets all international standards,” said Igor Lysov.

During the event, NOC President Vadym Vadym Guttsait presented Igor Lysov with the Medal for Dedication to Olympism. Federation Vice President Tamara Tokmachova received the Butovsky Medal, Ukraine’s national diving team head coach Illia Tseliutin was awarded the NOC Honorary Distinction, while World Championships medallist and European champion Oleksii SEREDA received an Honorary Certificate.

The celebration featured exhibition performances by athletes from Liko Diving School, artistic swimmers from the Olympic Training Centre, and leading Ukrainian divers — World and European Championships medallists Oleksii SEREDA, Kseniia BAILO, Kirill BOLIUKH, Stanislav OLIFERCHYK, Kseniia BOCHEK, Sofia ESMAN, Kyrylo AZAROV, and Diana SHEVCHENKO. The highlight of the programme was a humorous diving show that delighted everyone in attendance.

The reopening of Liko Sportlife Olimpiyskyi marks an important milestone for Ukrainian sport. We believe the complex will soon once again host international competitions of the highest level.

The men’s 10m Platform final on the closing day of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore delivered an unforgettable spectacle.

Oleksii SEREDA claimed the silver medal, earning his fifth career medal at the World Championships — the best achievement in the history of Ukrainian men’s diving.

The Ukrainian star scored 515.20 points, setting his season’s best performance.

The President of the Ukrainian Diving Federation and the Artistic Swimming Federation of Ukraine, Igor Lysov, congratulated Oleksii, the entire national team and the coaching staff on their outstanding performance at one of the world’s most prestigious competitions, thanking them for the unforgettable emotions they brought to all of Ukraine.

Overall, this is Ukraine’s 16th medal in the history of the World Championships, dating back to the country’s first medals in 1998.

For the first time in many years, China’s divers finished outside the podium in this event.

Bravo! We are proud of our team!

The Ukrainian junior diving team once again demonstrated its class at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Athens. Our athletes claimed an impressive 12 medals: 6 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze.

This marks Ukraine’s third consecutive victory in the overall team standings at the European Junior Diving Championships — a remarkable testament to consistency, talent and determination. In addition, Team Ukraine won the 2025 European Junior Diving Championships Cup.

A total of 176 athletes from 27 countries competed in this year’s event, making it the largest edition of the championships since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The President of the Ukrainian Diving Federation and the Artistic Swimming Federation of Ukraine, Igor Lysov, congratulated the athletes and coaching staff on their outstanding performance:
“Your victories inspire us all and show the world that Ukrainians are strong and unbreakable!”

Congratulations to our national team on this remarkable triumph, and thank you for every dive that made the hearts of the entire nation beat as one.

We are proud of you!

Our medal winners
🥇 Gold

Valerii MALIEIEV & Nazarii KONONENKO – Synchronised Platform

Kyrylo AZAROV – 1m Springboard, Group A

Yelyzaveta DIADIUK – 1m Springboard, Group B

Nazarii KONONENKO – Platform, Group B

Nazarii KONONENKO – 3m Springboard, Group B

Diana KARNAFEL – 3m Springboard, Group A

🥈 Silver
Yelyzaveta DIADIUK – 3m Springboard, Group B

Dmytro STEPANOV – 3m Springboard, Group B

Kseniia BOCHEK & Diana KARNAFEL – Synchronised 3m Springboard

🥉 Bronze
Sofiia VYSTAKINA & Alisa MIESHKOVA – Synchronised Platform

Diana KARNAFEL – 1m Springboard, Group A

Veronika ANDRASHCHUK – Platform, Group B

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.

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