Seven medals in three days: Mykolaiv gymnasts made a big splash

From 8 to 10 May 2026 in Kropyvnytskyi the III All-Ukrainian Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament KROPYVNYTSKIY RG FEST took place.

Young athletes from Mykolaiv, who train at the Children and Youth Sports School “Peremoha”, proudly represented our city and won seven awards. This was reported by the press service of the Mykolaiv City Council.

First place was won by Mykolaiv native Varvara Stetsenko.

Second places were taken by Diana Popovych, Kateryna Pustovoit, Diana Luzyanina and Nataliya Farafonova.

Third places were won by Polina Malyuk and Anastasia Nechitaylo.

The gymnasts are coached by Nataliya Mokhnalyk, and their choreographer is Maryna Marushchak.

Mykolaiv gymnasts once again proved that even in wartime children continue to train, compete in national competitions, and bring victories to the city. Congratulations to our athletes and their coaches!

As a reminder, previously we wrote:

• Mykolaiv gymnasts won four medals at an all‑Ukrainian tournament
• Mykolaiv gymnasts won 11 medals at an all‑Ukrainian tournament
• Flexibility, sparkle and medals: Mykolaiv girls dazzled everyone again
• Triumph of Mykolaiv gymnasts: nine awards at an all‑Ukrainian tournament
• Young Mykolaiv fencers – champions and prize-winners of national competitions