The Ukrainian national team demonstrated outstanding results at the European Para-Fencing Championships, held from October 6 to 11, 2026, in Cardiff, Great Britain. The national team finished the continental championship with a solid medal haul, securing leading positions in the overall standings and confirming the high level of the domestic paralympic sports school.
Triumphs in Cardiff: Tournament Summary
Following intense competition, Ukrainian athletes won a total of 16 awards. The team's treasury included five gold, five silver, and six bronze medals. Thanks to this result, Ukrainians became absolute favorites of the tournament in terms of the total number of awards won among all participating countries.
Individual Victories and Team Strength
In individual disciplines, Yevheniia Breus became the European champion, claiming a triumphal victory in epee fencing in category A. Another valuable individual gold was brought to the team by Serhii Shavkun, who excelled in epee competitions in category C. In addition, Ukrainian athletes demonstrated incredible cohesion in team tournaments, winning three golds in sabre, epee, and mixed disciplines.
Medal Standings and the Fight for Leadership
In the overall team medal standings, the Ukrainian national team took a respectable second place, yielding the palm of victory only to the Italian team, which had 14 awards (six gold, three silver, and five bronze). Nevertheless, it was the Ukrainian team that set a record for the tournament in terms of the total number of medals of various denominations.
