Elvin Aliyev’s gold helps Ukraine finish sixth at European Boxing Championships

Elvin Aliyev’s gold helps Ukraine finish sixth at European Boxing Championships AI

At the 2026 European Boxing Championships in Sofia, Ukraine won five medals and placed sixth in the medal table. Elvin Aliyev took gold at 65 kg; Hanna Okhota and Aider Abduraymov claimed silver; Iryna Lutsak and Pavlo Illiusha earned bronze. A five‑medal haul in Sofia is a clear sign of Ukraine’s depth in boxing and a result Kyiv fans can follow in national team coverage.

Ukraine’s national boxing team closed the European Championships in Sofia with five medals, good for sixth place in the overall standings, the federation reported on 26 September 2026.

Elvin Aliyev won gold in the up-to-65 kg category. Two silver medals went to Hanna Okhota (up to 48 kg) and Aider Abduraymov (up to 60 kg). Bronze medals were won by Iryna Lutsak and Pavlo Illiusha, both listed in the up-to-80 kg category. The published medal table shows Russia leading with 14 medals, followed by Turkey (10) and Azerbaijan (5); Ukraine’s total was recorded as 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.

The championships took place in Sofia, Bulgaria; readers should consult national boxing bodies for full bout details and any Olympic-qualification implications.

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