BSPU Student Wins Five Medals at the World Karate Championship. International Success for a BSPU Student

From 23 to 25 October 2026, the 26th FSKA/FSKAW World Shotokan Karate Championship took place in Šiauliai, Lithuania, with 777 athletes representing 16 countries. Among the competitors was Oleksandr Bondarenko, a student at Berdyansk State Pedagogical University (BSPU), who won five medals: two gold, two silver and one bronze.

Five World Championship Medals

• 1st place (gold medal) — Pairs Kata, age 22 and over.
• 1st place (gold medal) — Individual Kumite, age 18–21.
• 2nd place (silver medal) — Individual Men’s Kata, age 22–28.
• 2nd place (silver medal) — Mixed Team Kata, age 18–21.
• 3rd place (bronze medal) — Men’s Team Kata, age 18–21.

Oleksandr’s success across several competition categories is particularly noteworthy. In kata, he demonstrated technical proficiency, coordination, precision and concentration. His victory in individual kumite also reflected his tactical awareness and ability to apply his skills effectively in competitive situations.

Winning five World Championship medals is a significant achievement resulting from consistent training, determination and a commitment to athletic improvement. Oleksandr’s success shows how university studies can be combined with competitive sport at the international level.

These international achievements are a source of pride for the university community. They help promote physical education and sport, inspire students to pursue personal development and strengthen the international reputation of Ukrainian athletes.

The Faculty of Physical Culture, Sports and Human Health and the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Teaching Methods warmly congratulate Oleksandr Bondarenko on his outstanding results. We wish him good health, continued success and many more victories in international competitions.

We are proud of our student, who represents Ukraine and Berdyansk State Pedagogical University with distinction!

Prepared by the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Teaching Methods