Impressive Summer Universiade in Germany: Highlights and Reactions
The World Summer Universiade in Germany has come to a spectacular close, culminating in an unforgettable closing ceremony.
This was reported by official sources.
On the final day of competitions, the Ukrainian team secured another medal — a bronze, won by Mykola Rushak from Sumy in the 20-kilometer race walk.
Ukraine finished 14th in the overall medal standings, achieving a total of 12 medals: 4 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze.
Mykola Rushak shared his thoughts: "This is my highest international medal, and it's my first. I was just two seconds away from second place."
Victoria Baranivska, who competed in the triple jump final, commented: "The atmosphere here is incredible, the arena and organization are top-notch. Every day, I find myself falling more in love with these competitions."
Danilo Binder celebrated his international debut in rowing at the Universiade: "This was my first race at an international level, so I will try to prepare better for the next competition."
Over two weeks, student-athletes from 55 countries competed for the Universiade 2025 medals. The top three teams were Japan, China, and the USA.
We at the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the State Institution 'Agency for Mass Sports of Ukraine' sincerely thank our team for their dedication and remarkable moments of victory!
