Reception:
On the eve of the Day of Physical Culture and Sports in the capital of Ukraine, ceremonies were held to honour athletes and coaches.
It’s pleasing to note that even the divers were honoured with honorary awards and orders.
For their outstanding sports achievements at the III European Games in Krakow (Republic of Poland), demonstrating dedication and the will to win, and enhancing Ukraine’s international reputation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky honoured them with state awards:
Ksenia Baylo, Anna Pysmenska – Order of Princess Olga, 3rd class
Kirill Boliukh, Oleg Kolodi, Oleksiy Sereda – Order “For Merit,” 3rd class
Sofia Esman – Medal “For Labor and Victory.”
The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, presented Honorary Diplomas to Ksenia Baylo and Kirill Boliukh and their coaches – Vice President of the Diving Federation of Ukraine Tamara Tokmachova and the head coach of the Ukrainian national diving team Illia Tseliutin.
Congratulations to our athletes and coaches on their prestigious awards, and we are proud of their achievements!