Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khizhnyak won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. He competed in the weight category up to 80 kg and in a tense final match defeated the world champion from Kazakhstan with a score of 3:2.
Oleksandr Khizhnyak, one of the most successful Ukrainian boxers of our time, demonstrated high skill.
The final match was a real test for Khyzhnyak. His opponent from Kazakhstan, who is the current world champion, repeatedly tried to impose his game, but Oleksandr confidently controlled the fight. The last rounds were decisive, where the Ukrainian was able to show his class and secure victory.
This is Ukraine's third gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. And the first "gold" in Khizhnyak's career, at the 2020 Games he became the vice-champion.
"Another gold medal at the Olympics in Paris - for Ukraine. Boxer Oleksandr Khizhnyak won first place." President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the athlete on his important victory, expressing gratitude for his strength, confidence and incredible success.
"Thank you for the strength, for the confidence, for this important victory!" - said Zelensky.
The President also emphasized the importance of supporting Ukrainian athletes and urged to support Ukraine and Ukrainians in all competitions.
"We continue to support all our athletes. We cheer for Ukraine, we cheer for Ukrainians!" - added Zelensky.
