Young athletes from the Odesa region have achieved remarkable results at an international figure skating tournament!

The duo of Tatyana Belododnova and Ivan Kachur, who train at the SDYUSHOR 'Kryzhynka', proudly represented their region at the first stage of the 'Junior Grand Prix' held in Riga (Latvia).

Under the guidance of coach Alona Kalamurza, the athletes executed their program brilliantly. The judges rated their elements, including twizzles, lifts, and spins, at a level 4 difficulty. The duo's vibrant performance and charisma captivated both judges and the audience.

In the free dance, Tatyana and Ivan earned 75.48 points, securing 6th place.

Based on the results of their two performances, they finished in 8th place overall with a total score of 126.51 points.

This marked the debut at the junior Grand Prix for 14-year-old Tatyana and 18-year-old Ivan, and it was a successful one!

The duo will represent Ukraine again at the second stage of the competition in Ankara, Turkey, from August 27–30.