In the final, our athlete scored an impressive 468.65 points and claimed his third individual European gold medal!

Overall, the 19-year-old Ukrainian has now won 10 medals at the European Championships — 7🥇gold and 3🥈silver.

President of the Ukrainian Diving and Artistic Swimming Federations, Igor Lysov, congratulated the athlete and the coaching staff on this outstanding result and thanked them for a spectacular performance!

Let us remind you that Sereda missed last year’s championship due to a shoulder injury. Congratulations — we are proud of our athlete and the entire team!

The girls are writing a new chapter in the history of Ukrainian diving!

Debuting at the continental championships, Kseniia and Diana stepped onto the podium of senior international competition for the first time. They scored 276.84 points for their performance. As a reminder, the duo are reigning junior world champions — and now their collection includes a senior-level gold medal.

It’s been 26 years since Ukraine last won gold in women’s 3m synchro springboard. The previous time our athletes topped the podium was back in 1999, when Olena Zhupina and Hanna Sorokina claimed the gold medals.

President of the Ukrainian Diving and Artistic Swimming Federations, Igor Lysov, congratulated the girls and the coaching staff on their brilliant performance and wished them to continue their fight with the same passion and determination!

The European Championships, which kicked off today in Antalya, Türkiye, began brilliantly for Team Ukraine — with a gold medal!

In the Mixed Team event, Ukraine was represented by Kseniia Bailo, Kirill Boliukh, Sofiia Lyskun, and Oleksii Sereda — and this very quartet climbed to the top of the podium.

The Ukrainian team scored a total of 407.20 points and continued their medal-winning tradition in this event since 2022, never missing a podium.

President of the Ukrainian Diving and Artistic Swimming Federations, Igor Lysov, congratulated the athletes and the coaching staff on a brilliant start to the continental championship.
Keep it up!

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)