August 3 was a successful day for Ukraine at the Paris Olympics. Today, Ukrainian saber fencers Olga Harlan, Olena Kravatska, Alina Komashchuk and Yulia Bakastova defeated the South Korean team in the final.
Ukrainian Olympic fencing teamAlong with millions of Ukrainians, the Dynamo Kyiv team watched the championship match with special trepidation.
On behalf of Dynamo, the club's president Ihor Surkis congratulated the Olympic champions:
"I sincerely congratulate our girls fencers on their gold medal at the Olympics in Paris. You fought brilliantly, especially in the semifinals and finals, showed character, will and thirst for victory and deservedly won gold medals.
This is another glorious victory for Ukrainian sports, which is especially important in our difficult times, when any success is worth a lot. With your outstanding achievement, you have once again made Ukraine known to the world and attracted the attention of the international community.
You are a role model for many athletes, including Dynamo players.
I wish you strength, energy and inspiration to continue to glorify Ukraine. I wish you peace, tranquility, security and a speedy end to the war so that we can all return to a peaceful life."
