The final amount of the sale of the “golden” saber with which Olga Harlan won victories at the Olympics reached UAH 10 million.
Ukrainian volunteer and TV presenter Serhiy Prytula promises that all proceeds from the sale of the saber will be used to purchase automated turrets “ShaBlya” for the Ukrainian infantry, reports UNN.
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Olympic champion Olha Harlan's saber was sold at auction for UAH 10 million: the funds will be used to purchase automated turrets “ShaBlya” for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was confirmed by the Serhiy Prytula Charitable Foundation.
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“The saber of two-time Olympic champion, the most titled Ukrainian athlete in the history of the Olympics, Olha Harlan, has just been sold for UAH 10,000,000! All the funds will be used to purchase ShaBlya automated turrets for our infantry! Thanks to all the participants of the auction and, of course, to the winner!” Prytula wrote.
“We thank Olga for such a valuable artifact. This saber has already brought one victory and its price will soon bring victories on the battlefield. All proceeds from the sale of the saber will be used to purchase ShaBlya automated turrets for the infantry,” the foundation said.
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Olga Harlan, the most decorated athlete in the history of the Ukrainian Olympic Games, won a gold medal in team fencing and a bronze medal in individual competition at the 2024 Olympics.
Showman Serhiy Prytula and his wife Kateryna bought three one-bedroom apartments in Kyiv for UAH 4.1 million.