Almost 40 athletes from the Lviv region participated in the Ukrainian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championship.
The event took place in Rivne from May 14 to 18, gathering around 1000 participants. The strongest were determined in the categories: younger children, older children, boys, juniors, and junior girls. “The Ukrainian Championship was particularly significant for the athletes, as it was a qualifying stage for the World Championship, which will be held from July 20-27 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates),” said Roman Khimyak, Head of the Department of Youth, Sports, and Tourism of the Lviv Regional State Administration.
Results of athletes from the Lviv region:
Age category 12–13 years | Weight 72 kg
1st place — Khartyuk Oleksandr
Held 5 matches — all finished prematurely!
Age category 16–17 years | Weight 57 kg
2nd place — Bilyi Nazar
Held 7 matches, unfortunately, lost only in the final.