From 9 to 11 March in Minsk, the 4th Open European Modern Sword Fighting Championship 2018 was held, with representatives from 17 countries. Our club fielded 9 «Knyaz Junior» athletes for the Ukrainian national team. Results:

Age 6–7, Shield & Sword:
— Andrii Veis — 3rd place

Age 14–15:
— Anton Katashev — 4th place

Age 16–17:
— Oleksandr Popov — 4th place

5 vs 5 team bouts
Age 8–9:
— 2nd place (Ukrainian national team)
Knyaz Club fighters representing Ukraine:
Anton Tymoshenko
Ivan Palazhchenko
Andrii Veis
Kyrylo Veis

Age 14–15:
— 3rd place (international team)
For Knyaz Club:
Anton Kartashev

Age 16–17:
— 3rd place (Ukrainian national team)
For Knyaz Club:
Oleksandr Popov
Anton Kartashev

Over the three days of the Championship the Ukrainian team finished 2nd in the overall medal table!

Aside from the sporting side, a cultural programme was also organised — an exciting trip to Mir Castle, where the lads enjoyed a tour, watched a performance by Scottish mercenaries and visited the museum.