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title: "Olympic Final: Saber Fencer Alina Komashchuk Wins Ukrainian Fencing Cup"
description: "The 2026/27 Ukrainian Fencing Cup started in Uzhhorod. Saber fencer Alina Komashchuk defeated Elena Kravatska 15:9 in the final to claim the title."
date: 2026-10-27T16:42:31.559Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/olympic-final-komashchuk-wins-ukrainian-fencing-cup
tags: [fencing, ukrainian-cup, alina-komashchuk, uzhhorod, sports-news]
author: "Dmitriy Shatolov"
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# Olympic Final: Saber Fencer Alina Komashchuk Wins Ukrainian Fencing Cup

![Two female saber fencers in protective masks and gear compete on the strip during the Ukrainian Fencing Cup](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/27/olimpiyskiy-final-komashchuk-vyigrala-kubok-ukrainy/olimpiyskiy-final-komashchuk-vyigrala-kubok-ukrainy-1.webp)

## Key Points

- The 2026/27 Ukrainian Fencing Cup began on October 26 in Uzhhorod.
- Alina Komashchuk defeated Elena Kravatska 15:9 in the final.
- Yuriy Tsap won the men's saber tournament for the second time.
- Over 80 athletes from six regions of the country are participating.

On October 26, the 2026/27 Ukrainian Fencing Cup officially started in Uzhhorod, bringing together the country's top athletes at a single venue. The first day of the tournament determined the winners of the individual saber events, with the main drama unfolding in the women's bracket. Olympic champion Alina Komashchuk demonstrated a strong will, turning the tide of the decisive bout and claiming the prestigious trophy.

### A Thrilling Final and a Dramatic Turnaround in the Gold Medal Bout

The decisive clash of the women's tournament featured two titled athletes from Odesa — Paris 2024 Olympic team champion Alina Komashchuk and her compatriot Olha Kravatska (Elena Kravatska). The first half of the final match was difficult for the future winner, who trailed her opponent 7:8. However, in the second half, Komashchuk changed her tactics, executed a series of successful attacks, and brought the match to a 15:9 victory. This triumph earned the saber fencer her third Ukrainian Fencing Cup gold and second career title.

### Success for Mykolaiv Athletes and High Turnout

The bronze medals in the women's individual event went to Mykolaiv representatives Oleksandra Bondar and Viktoriia Korotchenko, who lost in the semifinals to Kravatska (8:15) and Komashchuk (7:15) respectively. In the men's individual saber tournament, Mykolaiv athlete Yuriy Tsap emerged victorious, claiming the Ukrainian Cup for the second time in his career. The competition brought together participants from Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Cherkasy, Netishyn, and Rivne, with the women's tournament featuring 43 saber fencers and a total of over 80 athletes in individual disciplines.

### New Location and the Significance of the National Tournament

The newly launched tournament opened the series of all-Ukrainian senior competitions for the new sports season. After a two-year period in the capital, the organizers decided to relocate the Ukrainian Cup to Uzhhorod. The comprehensive format of the competitions remains unchanged: athletes will compete for twelve sets of awards across three weapons, making this stage a key test of strength ahead of international competitions.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Олимпийский финал: саблистка Комащук в третий раз выиграла Кубок Украины по фехтованию](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/othersport/olimpiyskiy-final-shablistka-komashchuk-vtrete-1793118973.html) - The primary source confirms all details regarding the tournament in Uzhhorod, final results, and scores.

## FAQ

### Where is the 2026/27 Ukrainian Fencing Cup taking place?

The competitions are taking place in Uzhhorod, where the tournament moved after being held in the capital for two years.

### Who won the women's saber tournament?

Olympic champion Alina Komashchuk won the gold medal after defeating Elena Kravatska in the final.

### What was the score in the women's final match?

Alina Komashchuk won 15:9 after trailing 7:8 in the first half of the match.