Ukraine

Ukrainian Daria Snigur stuns No. 7 Simona Halep; Coco Gauff advances in US Open

Ukrainian Daria Snigur earned her first career win Monday by stunning No. 7 seed Simona Halep 6-2, 0-6, 6-4 in…

2 years ago

‘Sometimes I Am Crying in the Room’

An Olympic medalist high jumper from Ukraine, fearful of returning home because of the war, arrives at the world championships…

2 years ago

Russian-born tennis player Natela Dzalamidze changes nationality to avoid Wimbledon ban

Russian-born tennis player Natela Dzalamidze has changed her nationality to Georgian to avoid the ban Wimbledon imposed on all Russian…

2 years ago

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko laments lack of support for her home country in her sport

Ukrainian pro Lesia Tsurenko described what she finds as disconcerting at the French Open

2 years ago

Tennis star Marta Kostyuk asks ‘What am I living for?’ as Ukrainians grapple with the toll of Russia’s invasion

Right now Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk is finding it tough focusing on the sport she has dedicated her life…

2 years ago

In the Midst of Chaos, Ukrainian Athletes are Still Bringing Glory to Their Country by Madison Wells-James

As the Russian invasion continues to escalate, Ukrainian athletes are showing the world they can persevere even with uncertainty at…

2 years ago

Ukrainian UFC fighter Maryna Moroz makes emotional speech after 3rd straight win

The most emotional victory of UFC 272 was on the undercard.

2 years ago

Ukrainian Tennis Star Elina Svitolina Refuses to Compete Against Russian or Belarusian Players

The 27-year-old urged the world’s largest tennis organizations to address its treatment of Russian athletes

2 years ago

WNBA players in Ukraine left country before Russian invasion

Several WNBA players who play overseas during the off-season made it safely out of Ukraine after Russia invaded the country…

2 years ago