A student from Kharkiv has become the world champion in jiu-jitsu.

Kharkiv resident Artem Zharikov represented Ukraine as part of the national team in Combat JU-JUTSU at the World Championship in Poland.

This was reported by the Telegram channel KHARKIV SPORT CITY, as conveyed by "Dumka".

A student from Lyceum No. 65 contributed to the Ukrainian team’s medal tally with two gold medals and one silver. Zharikov became the world champion in the Close Contact and Full-Contact categories, and also secured the title of vice-champion in the Ground Fight division among cadets aged 14-15, thus playing a significant role in the overall victory of the Ukrainian team.

"Special thanks to coach Alexander Nadein, who invested not only professionalism but also his heart into this triumph. May this title be just the beginning of new achievements, with more heights and victories awaiting ahead!" - the message states.