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Gold for Ukraine

The Philippine Star
August 5, 2024 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Ukraine won its first gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Saturday when its fencers triumphed in the women’s sabre team competition.

Ukraine beat South Korea 45-42 in the final at the Grand Palais.

Japan seized the bronze medal after overcoming France 45-40.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media message that the gold showed “that Ukrainians are winning!” 

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