Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of KNURE Elena Tserkovnaya took part in the FIMBA European Maxi-Basketball Championship, held in Athens, Greece.
The KNURE representative competed as part of the Ukrainian national team among women aged 60+.
A large-scale international tournament brought together about 200 teams from 35 countries. Participants competed in age categories from 30 to 85 years old, proving that the love of sports, team spirit and the desire to win have no age limits.
In conditions of a full-scale war, members of the Ukrainian team found themselves in different countries of the world. However, commitment to basketball, long-term friendship and the desire to adequately represent Ukraine helped the athletes unite again on the court.
The Ukrainian team played five matches, scoring three victories. At the end of the championship, the team took ninth place among 15 teams in its age category.
Elena Tserkovnaya’s participation in the international tournament is not only a significant sporting achievement, but also a convincing example for student youth. Constantly train, maintain proper physical shape, participate in European championships and remain active at any age – this is how the understanding of sport as an inseparable part of life is confirmed.
A teacher’s personal example is one of the best ways to motivate students to engage in physical education, be responsible for their own health, and have an active lifestyle.
We congratulate Elena Tserkovnaya on her worthy performance on the European stage and wish her new sporting achievements, good health, inexhaustible energy and further victories!
Let there be more and more strong, healthy and active people in Ukraine!

From July 10 to July 19, 2026, the European Basketball Championship among men’s teams U20 (Division B) was held in Bratislava (Slovakia). In the prestigious international tournament, the Ukrainian youth team demonstrated a high level of skill, winning gold medals in the championship and earning a ticket to Division A.
Student of the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics Nikita Zmievsky, a student of the AKTAKIT-24-2 group, performed as part of the Ukrainian youth team.
The Ukrainian national team became the champion of FIBA U20 EuroBasket Division B for the first time in history, finishing the tournament without losing. In the final match, Ukrainian basketball players defeated the Icelandic team with a score of 74:64, demonstrating unity, strength of character and a high level of preparation.
Nikita Zmievsky’s performance as a member of the national youth team of Ukraine is a significant sporting achievement and confirmation of the high level of training of students of the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics.
We congratulate Nikita Zmievsky on his brilliant result, we wish him good health, new victories, athletic growth and further success in the international arena! We are proud of the achievements of our students!

On July 19, Ukraine celebrates Coach’s Day – a professional holiday of people who help athletes achieve high results, support them in difficult moments and raise new generations of champions. It is the coaches who often remain behind the scenes of big victories, although their contribution to each medal and record is enormous.