Ukraine’s junior national epee team secured the gold medal in the team competition at the World Junior Fencing Championships held in Wuxi, China. The winning squad featured three athletes from the Lviv region — Alina Dmytruk, Anna Maksymenko, and Valeriia Bilous-Hridzakh — joined by Emili Konrad from Kyiv.
This championship title marked a significant milestone for each of the fencers:
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Anna Maksymenko celebrated her fourth medal at a Cadet and Junior World Championship;
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Alina Dmytruk added a second global medal to her record;
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Valeriia Bilous-Hridzakh achieved her first international podium finish.
Representing Ukraine under the blue and yellow flag, the team showcased the strength and skill of the Ukrainian fencing school.
Congratulations to our champions and their coaches! The Lviv region proudly celebrates your remarkable achievement and dedication 💙💛