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First international start — first gold: Chepurnyi wins the vault in Cottbus

Nazar Chepurnyi won the World Cup stage in Cottbus — 14.716 points in the pommel horse final. The result is important as an indicator of the Ukrainian team's readiness at the start of the season.

Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

February 22, 2026 · 1 min read

First international start — first gold: Chepurnyi wins the vault in Cottbus

First international start — first gold

As the season has only just begun, the Ukrainian team received a clear signal: 23-year-old Nazar Chepurnyi brought Ukraine a gold medal at the World Cup stage in Cottbus, Germany. This result is noteworthy not only as an individual victory — it provides an indication of the athlete's and the team's readiness for the season's key competitions.

Result

According to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNN, Chepurnyi won the vault final, scoring a total of 14.716 points across two attempts. He also posted the highest result in qualification and maintained his lead in the final.

“Nazar Chepurnyi scored 14.716 points and became the winner of the vault final at the World Cup stage in Cottbus.”

— Ministry of Youth and Sports / UNN

Context

The Cottbus stage was the first international start of the season for Ukrainian gymnasts. Chepurnyi had previously proven his level — he won bronze at the World Championships, so this victory is seen as confirmation of consistent performances.

Ukrainian team at the start

Another member of the team, Bohdana Kovalova, competed in the balance beam final and placed sixth with a score of 11.566 points. Such figures give the coaching staff material for analysis and adjustment of preparations ahead of the next competitions.

What next?

Chepurnyi's victory is not only a medal in the team's tally but also an indicator of progress. Upcoming competitions will show whether these signals can be turned into systematic results for Ukrainian gymnastics on the international stage.

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