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Student of the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics Denis Kovalevsky (group PZPI-24-4) successfully performed in a number of sports competitions, demonstrating a high level of training and sportsmanship.
On February 13–14, MMA and grappling competitions took place in the city of Kharkov, where the athlete received: 2nd place in grappling, 3rd place in MMA in the weight category up to 70 kg among men.
In addition, on February 27 – March 1, Denis took part in the Ukrainian Horting Championship in the “duel” section, where he won 3rd place in the weight category up to 70 kg among men.
We congratulate the athlete on his significant achievements and wish him new victories, athletic growth and high results at all-Ukrainian and international competitions!

Student of the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics Ekaterina Vashchenko (group ISTM-24-1) successfully performed at the international World Cup competitions held on March 5–8 in the city of Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy).
During the competition, the athlete updated her own Ukrainian record for the third time (the previous result was set in February of this year) and won 2nd place in the 200-meter Immersion.
In addition, Ekaterina received 1st place in the team competition, making a significant contribution to the overall success of the team.
We congratulate the athlete on her high results in the international arena and wish her new victories, records and sporting achievements!

Results of the traditional online chess tournament of KNURE for International Women’s Day on March 8.
83 players took part in the tournament, including 43 applicants.
University students, graduate students and teachers also took part in the competition.
Winners among teachers and graduate students:
Elena Dobrovolskaya Associate Professor of the Department of Social and Human Sciences
Oleg Novoselov postgraduate student of the Department of Information and Measurement Technologies
Winners among girls:
Ekaterina Gotsulyak (PZPI-22-6)
Margarita Sytnik (PZPI-24-5)
Sofia Vanyushkina (BIBMI-23-1)
Winners among the boys:
Grigory Kutsin (KSTZI-25-1)
Daniil Safonov (KIUKI-24-4)
Andrey Nurmetov (ITSHI-25-2)
Sincere gratitude to the chief judge of the tournament Yaroslav Shyp and the regional chess federation for their assistance in organizing and conducting the competition.
Congratulations to the winners and wish them new intellectual and sporting victories!

From March 1 to March 9, 2026, the Ukrainian Bench Press Championship among all ages was held in Chernivtsi. Under the guidance of the coach, acting head of the physical exercise department of our university, Natalia Didyuk, multiple winner of the Ukrainian, world and European championships in bench press, Alena Didyuk for the first time fulfilled the standard of a master of sports of Ukraine and, showing an excellent result in the bench press – 110 kg, won a silver medal in the weight category.
Congratulations to the athlete and coach on a successful performance!

Congratulations to our student Artem Batsman (group KIUKI-23-8) for completing the Master of Sports of Ukraine standard for the classic bench press in the weight category up to 93 kg.
At the Ukrainian Powerlifting Championship, which is currently taking place in Chernivtsi, Artem showed an excellent result in the bench press – 185 kg, which brought him 3rd place in the competition.
We wish Artem further sporting victories, new records and success, both in sports and in education!

We invite you to watch the online broadcast of the NURE Chess Tournament, dedicated to International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Prospective students, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff are participating in the tournament.
The broadcast begins on March 7th at 4:00 PM.
Watch the broadcast on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/live/qFRrsA95ZU0?feature=share

On February 21, the Regional Powerlifting Championship took place in Kharkov, and we have great news!
Our student Maryukhnich Vladislav (group KIUKI-25-2) – competed for the first time and immediately won a silver medal!
This was his debut at the official start, and the result speaks for itself – strength, character and a real sportsmanship spirit.
We are proud of our athlete and wish him new records, confident climbs and only golden victories ahead!

On February 22, 2026, in Kharkov, a student of the Faculty of Computer Science, Andrey Zub, group PZPI-24-1 won a silver medal at the Kharkov region championship in Cossack duel.

Today an event was held to commemorate the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred – courageous Ukrainians who gave their lives for the freedom, dignity and independence of our state.
On this day, students, teachers and university staff gathered together to remember the events of the Revolution of Dignity, honor the feat of the Heroes and once again realize the price that Ukraine paid for the right to be free.
From the Department of Physical Education and Sports, senior teacher Olga Tolstoplyot took part in the event, who, together with colleagues and students, took part in a minute of silence and laying flowers.
The memory of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred will forever remain in our hearts. Their feat is an example of invincibility of spirit, love for the Motherland and true patriotism.
We remember. Let’s honor it. Let’s continue their work.

Student of the ISTM-24-1 group of the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics Ekaterina Vashchenko performed brilliantly at two national competitions at once!
From February 12 to 15, the Ukrainian Cup of Finswimming took place in the city of Brovary (Kupava swimming pool).
Ekaterina’s result:
2 gold medals
2 silver medals
1 bronze medal
In addition to the medal harvest, the athlete set a new Ukrainian record at a distance of 200 meters, surpassing her own national record, which she previously set at the European Finswimming Championships in the summer of 2025.
During the same period, the Ukrainian Freediving Championship took place, where Ekaterina also demonstrated high class and became the Champion of Ukraine in the 2 x 50 m diving distance.
We congratulate Ekaterina Vashchenko on her outstanding achievements and wish her new records and international victories!

Valeria Serdyuk, a student of the KNT-24-3 group of the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics, won 2nd place in the Kharkov Cheerleading Championship dedicated to Valentine’s Day in the hip-hop solo category.
The competition brought together the city’s strongest representatives, and Valeria’s performance became a real highlight of the tournament. She demonstrated excellent dance technique, high level of preparation, artistry and confidence on stage. Her performance was distinguished by its emotionality, dynamics and bright presentation, which ensured an honorable second place.
Congratulations to Valeria and her coach Svetlana Semashko on the successful start of the new sports year! We wish you further success, inspiration, outstanding performances and victories in all-Ukrainian and international arenas!
We are proud of our students!

As part of career guidance work and preparation for the All-Ukrainian “Side by Side” competition, the Department of Physical Education and Sports organized a friendly basketball match.
A match took place on the sports ground between the “Treasure” team of the Pesochin Children and Youth Sports School and the KNURE national team. The young athletes attended with their parents, which made the event especially warm and meaningful. Students from Pesochin had the opportunity not only to demonstrate their skills, but also to learn a lot about educational opportunities and student life at the university.
The Department of Physical Education and Sports organized active student-athletes who communicated with schoolchildren in a light, youthful manner, shared their own experiences of admission, training and participation in competitions, proving that KNURE is the best of the best. This format of live dialogue helped create an atmosphere of trust and interest.
Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports N. Didyuk coordinated the event. Students from ESI LBI – Guzenko Veronica and Egor Boyko, group BIBMI-25-1 – actively helped in carrying out career guidance work.
The event became an example of a combination of sports, team spirit and high-quality career guidance work.
Together we develop sports and build the future!