Dmitriy Shatolov

Dmitriy Shatolov

Sports Columnist
1086 articles
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Sports columnist for XAB.info. A former football player himself, he watches matches not just as a fan: he sees tactics, team fatigue, and the cost of every mistake.

He writes about football — championships, European cups, transfers, and national teams — as well as major events in big sports. He holds a higher education degree.

Contact: [email protected]

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Ilya Kabatsyura in Hoverla's uniform with a basketball before joining Kyiv-Basket

Ilya Kabatsyura joins Kyiv-Basket: The capital club strengthens its roster with the leader of Hoverla ahead of the 2026/27 season

Sports 08/10/2026, 09:47
🏀 "Kyiv-Basket" strengthens ahead of the 2026/27 season start! Officially: Forward Ilya Kabatsyura has joined the capital club. Last season with "Hoverla", he averaged 14.4 points and 6 rebounds per game. The Kyiv club expects the experienced player to help fight for the Superleague gold. 🇺🇦 #Basketball #KyivBasket #Kabatsyura #Superleague #Sport
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A Veres player in white battles for the ball against a Dynamo Kyiv player in blue during the UPL-2026/27 opener, which ended with Dynamo’s last-minute penalty win

Penalty in stoppage time: how Dynamo snatched victory from Veres in the start of UPL-2026/27

Sports 08/10/2026, 03:49
⚽ Dynamo snatched victory from Veres in the 2nd round of the UPL! 🇺🇦 🔥 Decisive goal — Ponomarenko's penalty in the 92nd minute! 📊 Score: 2:1 (Tymchyk, Ponomarenko — Kharatin) 👀 Debut of Pierre Mungenge and Yarmolenko in the starting lineup 📌 The match was played in a tense struggle, Veres could have equalized but failed to realize their chances #Dynamo #Veres #UPL #Football #Sport
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Kryvbas player in red jersey battles for the ball against Zorya player in white jersey on stadium background — key moment from sensational UPL match

Kryvbas Stuns the UPL: Crushing Comeback Against Zorya and Three Points for the Newcomer

Sports 08/09/2026, 15:51
🔥 Kryvbas Stuns the UPL! 🇺🇦 In the 2nd round match, the Kryvyi Rih team crushed Zorya 3:1, staging a brilliant comeback after Mpanzu's own goal. 🎯 👉 Sek, Herbert, and Navi brought victory to the league newcomer. 👉 Kemkin delivered a series of saves, preserving the advantage. 👉 The victory allowed Kryvbas to overcome the failure of the opening round. #Kryvbas #Zorya #UPL #Football #Sensation
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Taras Shelestyuk celebrates victory in the boxing ring after winning the WBO International title in Ecuador

Taras Shelestyuk Wins WBO International Title in Ecuador: Veteran's Triumph on Foreign Soil

Sports 08/09/2026, 11:48
🇺🇦 Taras Shelestyuk Wins WBO International Title in Ecuador! 🥊 On the night of August 9, 2026, the Ukrainian boxer secured a confident victory over local favorite Andres Munoz, winning the vacant belt. This is Shelestyuk's first title since 2016. 📊 Result: 22 wins (12 by KO), 1 draw. 🏆 Title: WBO International. 📍 Location: Manta, Ecuador. #Boxing #Shelestyuk #Ukraine #WBO
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Ukrainian sumo team on the podium at European Sumo Cup 2026 in Rzeszów, Poland: athletes with gold medals and team trophy

Ukrainian Sumo Team Annihilates Competition in Poland: 11 Gold Medals and Team Cup

Sports 08/08/2026, 14:08
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Sumo Team Crushes Opponents at European Cup in Poland! 📍 Rzeszów, August 2, 2026 🏆 Overall Standings: 11 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals. ⭐ Triumphators: Elizaveta Morenko and Vaja Daiauri achieved a "golden double" (super-heavyweight + absolute category). 🤝 Sofia Kushnir received the Fair Play Cup. Ukrainians dominated among 104 athletes from 8 countries! 🥇
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Maria Sakkari celebrates victory at a tennis tournament, clenching her fist in a sign of triumph

Kostiuk vs Swiatek: How the Ukrainian can replicate her Roland Garros triumph in the decisive match in Toronto

Sports 08/08/2026, 12:32
🎾 Marta Kostiuk will play against Iga Swiatek in the round of 16 of the WTA 1000 in Toronto! The match will take place today, August 8, at 19:30 Kyiv time. 🇺🇦 The Ukrainian knows the recipe for victory against the Pole after her success at Roland Garros in May. Watch the live broadcast on Setanta Sports+ (MEGOGO, Kyivstar TV). #Kostiuk #Swiatek #Tennis #WTA
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Erick Wardley and Chris Byrd in a tense face-off at a press conference before the WBO title rematch

Wardley vs Dubois 2: Frank Warren announces date and venue for WBO title rematch

Sports 08/07/2026, 23:29
🥊 Wardley vs Dubois 2: Frank Warren announces rematch date! 🇬🇧 📅 October 17, 2026 — working date for the fight. 📍 Manchester, Co-op Live Arena — priority venue. 🔥 First encounter ended with Dubois knocking out Wardley in the 11th round. 📢 Official announcement — in the coming days. The fight promises to be no less spectacular than the first one! #Boxing #WBO #Dubois #Wardley
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