Award for Character: Olympic Dreams Participant Denys Tupytskyi Honored by the President of Ukraine
2026-05-04 18:11
Denys Tupytskyi, a participant in the international project Olympic Dreams, has been awarded a state distinction — a watch from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The athlete received the award for his professionalism, courage, and resilience.
Denys Tupytskyi is a serviceman of the Security Service within the State Protection Department of Ukraine. From the first days of the full-scale invasion, he took an active part in the defense of Kyiv. Today, he continues his path both in service and in sport, representing Ukraine with dignity on the international stage.
Denys is one of the athletes who are shaping a new generation of Ukrainian sport. He is a multiple medalist at international and national competitions, and in March 2026 he won a gold medal at a stage of the European Cup in Riga.
The tournament, held on March 21–22 in Riga, brought together 254 athletes from 27 countries and played an important role in forming the international rankings.
In the under-60 kg weight category, Denys confidently advanced through the tournament bracket, defeating opponents from Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Italy. In the final, two Ukrainian athletes met — Denys Tupytskyi and Serhii Kim. In a tense contest, Tupytskyi secured the victory.
As a result of his performance, the athlete fulfilled the requirements for the title of Master of Sport of Ukraine of International Class.
This is a great example of how systematic project support for young athletes in challenging conditions helps them achieve the best results.
Denys Tupytskyi and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
The initiator of the Olympic Dreams project, Anatoliy Boyko, said:
“We launched the Olympic reserve support project Olympic Dreams so that Ukrainian athletes would not lose the chance to develop even in the most difficult times. Today, we see results not only in the form of medals. Denys’s story is about strength of character, responsibility, and the future of the country. It is people like him who shape the new generation of Ukraine — both in sport and beyond.”
Denys Tupytskyi with Anatoliy Boyko, initiator of the Olympic Dreams project