The saber of Mykolaiv Olympic champion Olha Kharlan was sold at a charity auction

Olympic champion Olga Harlan. Photo: EPA-EFE/Martin Divisek

Today, August 15, the saber of Mykolaiv Olympic champion Olha Kharlan was sold at a charity auction for 10 million hryvnias.

As Ukrainian volunteer and TV presenter Serhii Prytula reported, all funds from the sale of sabers will be directed to the purchase of automated turrets «ShaBlia» for the Ukrainian infantry.

«The saber of the two-time Olympic champion, the most decorated Ukrainian athlete in the history of the Olympics, Olha Kharlan, was just sold for 10 million hryvnias. Thanks to all the participants of the auction and, of course, to the winner! Well, a low bow and sincere thanks to Olha for such an incredible lot!», wrote Prytula.

A charity auction was held, photo: Serhii Prytula's Facebook

In addition, he added that there is still an opportunity to donate to the drawing of a flag with Olga's autograph and to win the «Coffee with Kharlan» option.

We will remind that at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Monday, July 29, the Mykolaiv fencer Olha Kharlan won the women's saber competition. She defeated her South Korean opponent Choi Sebin with a score of 15:14.

Women's saber competitions were also held at the Olympic Games. Mykolaiv fencer Olha Kharlan won the decisive battle for bronze. At the same time, Olha Kharlan played a key role on the way to «gold» in the team tournament.

In general, Mykolaiv sportswoman Olha Kharlan became a six-time Olympic medalist, winning the gold of the team saber fencing tournament at the 2024 Games.