Ukrainian fighter became the European Jiu-Jitsu champion!

Ukraine is known for its strong sportsmen. And it concerns not only swimming and boxing sport branches. This year, Ukrainian fighter Yaroslav Blazhko has won the gold medal during the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship. It took place in Lisbon, Portugal.

24 year-old fighter confidently made his way toward victory. He won seven strong opponents, before reaching his gold medal.

“There were 7 challenging fights, 7 battles against the strongest fighters of the world. There were athletes from Brazil, USA, Spain, and Germany. We are so grateful to all who support and help us. This is our common victory”Ievgen Skyrda, SC “Borets” / ZR Team coach

Sportsmen really have a great support. Behind each victory there are hard trainings, instructions by coach and also sponsorship. Ukrainian athletes went to the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2017 with the help of their sponsor, center for human reproduction “BioTexCom”.

“This trip was paid by the BioTexCom. Our sponsor has paid everything from the flight expenses to subsidence allowance”– the athletes commented.

Now Ukrainian athletes prepare for the Abu Dhabi 2017 World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. It will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Ukrainian fighters are self-confident and hope to place high.

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