A star dedicated to Yaroslava Mahuchikh has appeared in Kyiv — where it can be seen
Kyiv • UNN
Stars dedicated to Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Hryhoriy Kriss, Serhii Dzinziruk and Oleksandra Kononova were unveiled in Kyiv. Mahuchikh thanked the defenders of Ukraine.
New stars were unveiled in the capital on the "Square of Stars." The star was awarded to Olympic champion, world all-around champion, world-record holder, and world and European champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh, UNN reports, citing the Athletics Federation.
"It is a great honor for me to receive my own star in the heart of Kyiv. And I would like to share this special moment with everyone who supports me on my journey. Special gratitude goes to our defenders, thanks to whom we have the opportunity to live, work, dream, and reach new heights. This inspires us to move forward and glorify Ukraine," Yaroslava Mahuchikh said.
Stars were also unveiled for Olympic fencing champion Hryhorii Kriss, WBO world boxing champion Serhii Dzinziruk, and multiple Paralympic Games champion Oleksandra Kononova.
Olha Saladukha, President of the Athletics Federation of Ukraine, also attended the ceremony and personally congratulated Yaroslava Mahuchikh.
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The "Square of Stars" in Kyiv is located in the city center—at the intersection of Lesia Ukrainka Boulevard, Esplanadna Street, and Sportyvna Square (next to the "Palats Sportu" metro station).