The Ukrainian wrestling team concluded its participation in the 2026 European Championships in Tirana, achieving remarkable success with a total of 11 medals: six gold, one silver, and four bronze. This performance marks a significant improvement from last year, where the team secured four golds and five bronzes, finishing second overall.
Competing from April 20 to 26, Ukraine sent a full contingent of 30 athletes, with ten representatives in each wrestling category: men’s and women’s freestyle, as well as Greco-Roman wrestling. This year, the team not only excelled in individual performances but also topped the medal table for the first time in history.
In the 2026 championships, Ukraine emerged as the leading team, surpassing its previous best of second place. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as it is the first time Ukraine has led the medal standings at this event.
Medal Breakdown for Ukraine at Euro-2026:
- Gold: Oksana Liavach (women’s freestyle, 50 kg), Maria Yefremova (women’s freestyle, 53 kg), Maria Vynnyk (women’s freestyle, 59 kg), Iryna Kolyadenko (women’s freestyle, 65 kg), Nadiia Sokolovska (women’s freestyle, 72 kg), Anastasiia Alpiieva (women’s freestyle, 76 kg).
- Silver: Liliia Malanchuk (women’s freestyle, 55 kg).
- Bronze: Yaroslav Filchakov (men’s Greco-Roman, 87 kg), Vladlen Kozliuk (men’s Greco-Roman, 97 kg), Mykhailo Vyshnyvetskyi (men’s Greco-Roman, 130 kg), Solomiia Vynnyk (women’s freestyle, 57 kg).
This total of 11 medals is Ukraine’s best performance in wrestling at the European Championships in 12 years, a notable improvement from previous years. The last time the team achieved a similar tally was when they won 11 medals, including two golds.
Top 5 Medal Standings for Euro-2026 Wrestling Championships:
- Ukraine: 6 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze = 11 medals
- Azerbaijan: 3 gold, 0 silver, 6 bronze = 9 medals
- Turkey: 2 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze = 10 medals
- Poland: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze = 4 medals
- Armenia: 1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze = 7 medals
Additionally, Ukraine claimed the team title in women’s freestyle wrestling with a total of 193 points, marking the tenth time the country has achieved this honor in its history.
Team Standings for the European Wrestling Championships:
Greco-Roman Wrestling: 1. Azerbaijan (133 points), 2. Turkey (121 points), 3. Georgia (118 points), 5. Ukraine (81 points).
Women’s Freestyle Wrestling: 1. Ukraine (193 points), 2. Turkey (122 points), 3. Poland (114 points).
Ukraine's wrestling team achieved a historic victory at the 2026 European Championships, securing 11 medals, including six golds. This marks the first time Ukraine has topped the medal standings at this event, reflecting a significant improvement from previous years.