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Ukrainian athletes compete in basketball 3x3 World Championship and volleyball Nations League

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Posted Jun 3, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-03-2000
Ukrainian athletes compete in basketball 3x3 World Championship and volleyball Nations League

Ukrainian athletes are competing internationally, with Kateryna Koval leading in blocks at the 3x3 Basketball World Championship and the women's volleyball team debuting in the Nations League.

Ukrainian athletes have been active in international competitions, with notable performances in basketball and volleyball. At the Women's 3x3 Basketball World Championship, Ukraine's Kateryna Koval leads the player rankings for blocks after the initial group stage matches. Her five blocks contributed to Ukraine's start, which included a loss to Canada (11:14) and a subsequent victory over Japan (19:18).

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian women's national volleyball team made its historic debut in the Nations League, facing a 0-3 defeat against the USA. Head coach Jakub Gluszak acknowledged the loss but expressed optimism about the team's future performance in the prestigious tournament. This marks Ukraine's first participation in the Women's Nations League.

Sources: Suspilne Novyny, Suspilne Sport

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