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On May 6, a seminar of referees and arbitration observers of the Kharkov Regional Football Association was held.
Chairman of the KRFA referee committee, senior lecturer of the KNURE FES department Valery Lisakevich, together with Anatoly Abdula, a member of the UAF referee committee, introduced the participants to the new changes in the Rules of the game of football for the 2026–2027 season.
During the seminar, the referees watched training videos from different matches and compiled a theoretical test.
It is worth noting that Valery Lisakevich is actively restoring and developing football in KNURE. The university’s national team is already taking part in the all-Ukrainian student competition “Side-by-Side”, and the Department of Physical Education and Sports continues to actively popularize football among students.
KNURE is the territory of sports, development and team spirit!

“Side-by-side” volleyball competitions began in the Kharkov region, uniting teams from educational institutions in the region.
The national team of the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics started the tournament confidently and demonstrated good team play, coherence and a fighting spirit.
The team included:
Timur Karpichenkov (VPVSS-24-1)
Maxim Skorobogatov (MI-24-1)
Denis Bagaev (ESTM-23-1)
Berezhnoy Bogdan (MTIOLS-23-1)
Denis Kaploukh (KIUKI-23-1)
Vladislav Nizhnyk (PZPI-25-5)
The team is coached by a senior lecturer at the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Dmitry Konovalov. Great support in the preparation of athletes was also provided by Alexey Tanyansky, a graduate student of the Department of Informatics of the KNdf-23-1 group.
The final competition will take place on May 13. We wish our team success and victory, and also urge everyone to support the athletes of NURE!

On May 3, competitions took place at the Kharkov Region Championship in the Ukrainian national form of martial arts – Cossack duel.
A student of the Faculty of Computer Science of the Kharkov National University of Radioelectronics, Andrey Zub (group PZPI-24-1), took part in the competition and adequately represented his university.
This was the athlete’s first performance among adults, and it turned out to be extremely successful. In the weight category up to 70 kg. Andrey won first place and became the champion of the Kharkov region.
We congratulate Andrey Zub on his brilliant victory and wish him further success, new achievements in sports, education and scientific activities!

From April 25 to 30, the Ukrainian Underwater Sports Championship was held in the city of Brovary, which was also a qualifying stage for the World Championship.
A student of the ISTm-24-1 group, Ekaterina Vashchenko, worthily represented the university at national competitions and demonstrated a high level of preparation, endurance and sportsmanship.
According to the results of the championship, the athlete received:
two gold awards and became a two-time champion of Ukraine 2026;
silver medal
This result is a significant achievement and testifies to the persistent work, dedication and high level of training of the athlete.
We congratulate Ekaterina Vashchenko on her outstanding achievements and wish her further success and victories in the international arena!

The Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships took place on April 25, bringing together the strongest athletes from across the country.
Vladislav Maryukhnich, a student in the KIUKI-25-2 group, represented the university at the competition, demonstrating a high level of physical fitness and athletic skill.
Following his performance, the athlete won a small silver medal in the bench press with a lift of 157,5 kg in the 93 kg weight category.
Furthermore, Vladislav achieved the Candidate Master of Sports of Ukraine (CMSU) standard in triathlon, a significant achievement and a testament to his hard work and determination.
We congratulate Vladislav Maryukhnich on his outstanding results and wish him continued success and victories in national and international competitions!

In order to popularize educational programs and familiarize students with educational opportunities, a joint event was held for schoolchildren in Bogodukhov at the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics.
The event was organized by the Department of Information Systems and Technologies (IST) of the Faculty of Information Technology under the leadership of the head of the department, Professor O. Chalaya, as well as the Department of Physical Education and Sports (PES), headed by Associate Professor N. Didyuk.
During the event, presentations were made by the Chairman of the KNURE sports club O. Konovalenko. and Professor of the Department of Information Technology N. Aksak, who introduced schoolchildren to the educational opportunities of the university, the characteristics of training and prospects for professional development.
Participants of the event had the opportunity to learn about the main areas of training, admission conditions, student life and the combination of training with physical activity. Particular attention was paid to the importance of the harmonious development of the individual – both intellectual and physical.
The event was held in a friendly and interactive atmosphere, contributed to increasing students’ interest in obtaining higher education and helped them better navigate their choice of future profession.
Such career guidance initiatives are an important step in forming a conscious choice of the professional path of future applicants.

From April 19 to 25, the ITF European Taekwon-Do Championship was held on the island of Crete (Greece), in which the strongest athletes from different European countries took part.
A student of the ITINF-23-2 group, Vlada Varvashevich, worthily represented the university at international competitions and demonstrated a high level of preparation, strength of character and sportsmanship.
At the end of the championship, the athlete received:
2nd place – sparring (women 18–34 years old, up to 47 kg)
3rd place – team tulle (women 18–34 years old)
The results achieved are a testament to hard work, determination and dedication to the sport.
We congratulate Vlada Varvashevich on his significant achievements and wish him new victories and conquest of even higher sports peaks!

On April 25–26, the Czech Republic hosted the international “World Cup” competition in Shotokan karate-do, which brought together strong athletes from around the world.
A student of the KBICS-23-2 group, Veronica Mokroy, worthily represented her university on the international stage and demonstrated a high level of training and sportsmanship.
According to the results of the competition, Veronica received:
1st place – kata (category U20)
1st place – kata (Senior category)
2nd place – kumite (category U20)
This result is a confirmation of the hard work, fortitude and high level of the athlete.
We congratulate Veronica Mokriy on her outstanding achievements and wish her further victories in the international sports arena!

On April 25, 2026, the Ukrainian Championship in acrobatic rock and roll took place in Kyiv – one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country, uniting the strongest athletes from different regions.
A high level of preparation and a brilliant performance was demonstrated by Timur Khapersky, a student from the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics (group AKTSI-25-1). In a tense competition, he won first place in the Main Class Contact Style category, confirming his high sports class and skill.
The competition was highly competitive, as the Main Class Contact Style category featured athletes of the highest level, demonstrating complex acrobatic elements, speed, technique and artistry. Winning such a category is a significant achievement and demonstrates persistent preparation and dedication to the sport.
In addition to his sporting achievements, Timur Khapersky actively manifests himself in the public life of the university. By his example, he motivates students to play sports and actively participate in university initiatives. He is responsible for sports and mass work in the Student Senate, as well as assistant to the Chairman of the KNURE sports club – Oksana Konovalenko.
This success became the pride of not only the athlete himself, but also the university, because the achievements of students at the all-Ukrainian level increase the prestige of the educational institution and popularize a healthy lifestyle among young people.
We congratulate Timur Khapersky on his victory and wish him further sporting achievements, new titles and outstanding performances on the international stage!

On April 22, 2026, a career guidance event was held in the city of Lozovaya, organized on the initiative of the Department of Physical Education and Sports (ARI LBI) under the leadership of the head, Associate Professor Natalya Didyuk, as well as the Department of Information Systems and Technologies (KIIT), headed by Professor Chala.
Professor Natalya Aksak also joined the event, who actively supported the initiative and took part in communication with schoolchildren.
The event took place in the safe space of the city of Lozovaya, which provided comfortable conditions for all participants. It brought together a significant number of schoolchildren, among whom student-athletes were especially active. Young people listened with interest to the teachers’ presentations, asked questions and participated in discussions.
During the meeting, participants were presented with training opportunities, prospects for professional development and features of educational programs. The schoolchildren showed sincere interest in the proposed areas, which indicates the relevance and importance of holding such events.
The event was organized in agreement with the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of the city of Lozovaya, emphasizing its official status and significance for the educational community of the city.
The career guidance work carried out was a striking example of effective interaction between higher education institutions and schoolchildren. It promotes the formation of a conscious choice of a future profession, helps young people better understand their capabilities and prospects, and also motivates them for further development and training.

On April 21, qualifying competitions in table tennis were held at the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics, based on the results of which the second team of the university was formed to participate in the Kharkov Student League.
Students from different faculties and courses took part in the competition and demonstrated a high level of training, passion for sports and a desire to win. The tournament was a tense competition, and each game was dynamic and emotional.
Based on the results of the performances, the second team included:
Among the girls:
Nastya Karpenko (ESTM-25-1)
Ksenia Chertishcheva (SPm-25-2)
Alexandra Lezhebokova (ESTM-25-1)
Among young men:
Alexander Yatsenko (PZPI-24-1)
Egor Glushchenko (KNT-23-2)
Mikhail Shishatsky (ITSHI-23-1)
All participants demonstrated a decent level of play, but it was these students who showed the best results and won the right to represent the university at city competitions.
The established team is already beginning to prepare for performance in the Kharkov Student League. Intensive training and new challenges await the athletes ahead, where they will be able to demonstrate their skills and defend the honor of KNURE.
Congratulations to the winners and wish them success in the upcoming competitions!

The second stage of the Kharkov Region Open Chess Cup (blitz) among men and women took place in Kharkov. The tournament brought together strong and experienced chess players from the region, becoming a real test of skill, quick thinking and psychological fortitude.
The competition was held in a blitz format and consisted of 11 rounds, where each game required maximum concentration, quick reaction and the ability to make decisions under limited time from the participants.
It is especially pleasant to note the successful performance of a student from the Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics.
ITINF-24-1 group student Yaroslav Ship demonstrated a high level of preparation, confidence in the game and consistency of results throughout the tournament.
According to the results of the competition, Yaroslav Ship won 1st place, confidently ahead of his rivals and confirming his high sports level.
This achievement is a striking example of the combination of intellectual preparation, sportsmanship and perseverance. The victory of the KNURE student once again confirms the high level of development of sports at the university and the active participation of students in competitions at various levels.
We congratulate Yaroslav on his victory and wish him further success, new achievements and bright victories!