Ukrainian kickboxer Hlib Mazur wins gold at the 2025 World Games
14 August 17:09
22-year-old Ukrainian kickboxer Hlib Mazur became the champion of the 2025 World Games, defeating Azerbaijani Amin Guliyev in the final, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports citing champion.com.
In the decisive match in the 63.5 kg weight category, Mazur confidently defeated his opponent with a score of 3:0. It was the most difficult fight of the tournament for the athlete, but he managed to maintain his advantage and climb to the top step of the podium.
Hlib Mazur is the 2023 World Champion, as well as the 2022 and 2024 European Champion. Now he has added a gold medal at the World Games to his achievements.
Ukraine’s bronze medalists have also added to their tally: Daryna Ivanova and Alina Martyniuk won bronze in their respective weight categories.
Read more about the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China:
General information
- the 12th edition of the World Games is being held in Chengdu, China, from August 7 to 17, 2025 – for the first time in mainland China.
- More than 4,000 athletes (officially up to 5,000) representing more than 100 countries take part in the competition.
Format and program
- The Games are focused on non-Olympic sports that fall outside the Olympic program.
- A total of 34 sports and 256 events are presented, including kickboxing, rock climbing, karate, wushu, freestyle, sambo, wakeboard, triathlon, billiards, jiu-jitsu, rollerblading, underwater sports, archery, aviation sports, American football, cheerleading, floorball, dance sports, squash, wheelchair rugby, maui tai, jujitsu, and others.
Participation of Ukraine
- Ukraine is represented by 26 athletes who have won 11 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze medals, and as of the sixth competition day, ranks third in the medal standings.
- The competitions are being broadcast on Suspilne Sport – both live and online, so viewers can follow the Ukrainians’ performances live.
Other news from the world of the Games
Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis died due to health problems after an orienteering competition. Along with other participants, he fell unconscious and died four days later, despite the medical care provided
Great Britain wins gold in the tug-of-war, beating Switzerland in a fierce battle.
