Members of the Kharkiv Regional Organization of the All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine, Marina Kylipko and Oleksandra Sivtsova, participated in the Balkan Athletics Championship — a regional track and field competition held among the countries of the Balkan Peninsula under the auspices of Balkan Athletics.

The athletes competed as part of the Ukrainian national team and delivered fantastic results.
Yes, Marina Kylipko, the national record holder in pole vault with a height of 4.70 meters, took first place in the championship.
Oleksandra Sivtsova took first place in the heptathlon among girls under 18.

The All-Ukrainian Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine congratulates the girls on their victories and wishes them good health, strength of spirit, and inspiration for new achievements. Thank you for bringing honor to the Trade Union and our country on the international sports stage!