Kostyuk conquers Madrid: a new title and a record-breaking ranking
Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk has won the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid. In the final, she defeated her 'neutral' opponent Mirra Andreeva
Triumph in Baku: Taisiya Onofriychuk wins the hoop event
Ukrainian gymnast Taisiia Onofriichuk won the hoop event at the European Cup in Baku. This is Ukraine’s third medal at this year’s competition
Amendments to the anti-doping rules in sport have been registered with the Rada
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted draft law No. 15212 to the Verkhovna Rada, proposing amendments to the Law “On Anti-Doping Activities in Sport”. The bill is intended to bring Ukrainian regulations into line with the updated 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and WADA’s international standards, which come into force on 1 January 2027.
Mudryk has been banned for four years: what is known about the doping case
The Football Association has banned Chelsea’s Ukrainian midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk for four years following a breach of anti-doping regulations. The player’s representatives have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, whilst Mudryk himself denies having taken performance-enhancing drugs.
The WBO has banned the Russian boxer Bivol from defending his title due to the war against Ukraine
The World Boxing Organisation has banned Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol from defending his WBO light-heavyweight title following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, the organisation will not strip the athlete of his championship belt.
Tensions have arisen at Real Madrid between Arbeloa and Carvajal
A disagreement has arisen at Real Madrid between head coach Álvaro Arbeloa and defender Dani Carvajal. According to The Athletic, the row was sparked by the coach’s response to a question about the lack of playing time for the Spain international.
The Ukraine national team is without Rebrov: who could take charge of the team?
The Ukrainian Football Association has sacked Serhiy Rebrov as head coach of the Ukraine national team. The UAF has not yet named his successor, but Paula Fonseca, Myron Markevych, Ruslan Rotan, Unai Melgosa and Andrea Maldera are among the names being mentioned as possible candidates.
Kostyuk's record: 6th consecutive victory in WTA tournaments
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has set a personal best by securing her sixth consecutive victory on the WTA Tour. This came following a successful start in the second round of the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid
A historic record: Shakhtar are enjoying their most prolific season in European competition
Donetsk’s Shakhtar are setting new benchmarks for Ukrainian football in the current 2025/26 season. The team’s progression to the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League has enabled the ‘Miners’ to break club records
Where to watch the AZ Alkmaar v Shakhtar match – Conference League quarter-final
On 16 April, Shakhtar Donetsk will play the second leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final away against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. The match is scheduled to kick off in the evening in Alkmaar.
Rafinha claimed that Barcelona had been “robbed” following their exit from the Champions League
Barcelona captain Raphinha, following the team’s elimination by Atlético in the Champions League quarter-finals, sharply criticised the refereeing and claimed that the Catalans had been “robbed”. According to Spanish media reports, UEFA is now reviewing his comments and gestures directed at the stands
Olympic champion Lyudmila Shevtsova has died
On 13 April, Lyudmyla Shevtsova, the Olympic 800-metre champion and a legend of Ukrainian athletics, passed away at the age of 92. Her death was announced by the Ukrainian Athletics Federation.
