Athletes from Lviv region showed impressive results at the European Pistol Shooting Championship in Burgas, Bulgaria.
The championship gathered 309 participants from 37 countries. Zlata Kotsechko earned a silver medal individually and a gold in the team event in the “PP-2” exercise, achieving the Ukrainian Master of Sports norm. She also received bronze in the “duet” exercise (U16) and silver in the “trio” exercise (U16).
Rostyslav Mozil won silver in the team event in the “PP-2” exercise and bronze in the “duet” exercise (U16). Yulia Isachenko received bronze in the “duet” exercise (U18) and silver in the team event (U21). Olga Lepska received a silver medal in the team event (U21).
All athletes represent FST “Dynamo” and KDYUSSH named after D. Sydoruk. They are trained by Roman Bondaruk, Serhii Banakh, Oleh Hazhula, and Volodymyr Ivanchuk.
“Congratulations to the shooters and coaches on their splendid results. As we have been reminded once again over these days, Ukrainian athletes in international competitions are not just about sports performances, but about Ukraine’s visibility for other nations. We exist, we fight, we have our own identity and dignity, and we are ready to defend them. Thus, the more our athletes step onto the podiums of large international events, the better for Ukraine,” stated Roman Khimyak, head of the sports, youth, and tourism department of Lviv OVA.