On November 9, 2025, the Ukrainian Shotokan Karate-do S.K.I.F. Championship was held in Kyiv. The event served as a national qualifier for the 2026 World Championship scheduled to take place in Turkey.
Representing Lviv region with pride, Daria Savaluk from the town of Sokal delivered an outstanding performance and claimed four medals across multiple categories:
🔸 Two gold medals:
- in Women’s Kumite (ages 16–17)
- in Women’s Kumite (ages 18–39)
🔸 Two bronze medals:
- in Junior Absolute Kumite
- in Han Shobu Kumite
Daria fought through intense matches and once again proved her excellence, earning her fourth title as “The Best of the Best.”
Special thanks go to coach Oleh Matyash and the team at Karate Club “Gepard” for their dedication, preparation, and belief in the athlete.