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Alina Polozyuk Wins Historic Bronze at the World Fencing Championships

Ukrainian fencer Alina Polozyuk won a bronze medal at the 2026 World Championships held in Hong Kong. This medal marks the first historic achievement for Ukraine in women's foil, as Polozyuk defeated world ranking leader Martina Batini of Italy in the quarterfinals. Although she lost to Olympic champion Arianna Errigo in the semifinals, the bronze remains a significant victory for Ukrainian fencing.

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Now Alina Poloziuk won the first medal in the history of Ukraine at the World Fencing Championships in women's foil

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    Alina Poloziuk won the first medal in the history of Ukraine at the World Fencing Championships in women's foil

    Alina Polozyuk won the first medal in the history of Ukraine at the World Championships in women's foil, securing bronze in Hong Kong.

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    Alina Polozuyk won a historic bronze medal at the World Fencing Championships

    Alina Polozuyk became the first Ukrainian medalist in women's foil, winning bronze at the World Championships in Hong Kong.

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    Alina Polozyuk Wins First Medal for Ukraine at World Fencing Championships

    Alina Polozyuk secured the bronze medal at the 2026 World Championships, marking a historic achievement for Ukraine in women's foil.

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    Alina Polozyuk Wins Bronze at World Fencing Championship

    Alina Polozyuk achieved bronze at the 2026 World Fencing Championship, marking a significant milestone for Ukrainian fencing.

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