The Order of Princess Olga I Degree has been awarded to Ukrainian deaflympian, two-time champion of the XXV Summer Deaflympics 2025 in Tokyo, Kateryna Shepelyuk. The award was conferred by the decree of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the athlete participated in the official ceremony.
This is reported by Rivne24
Kateryna won two gold medals in individual and team judo competitions among women. She is a member of the Ukrainian deaflympic team and a Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine, with her coach being Honored Coach of Ukraine Mykhailo Romankevych.
This year’s gold in Tokyo is not Kateryna Shepelyuk’s first highest award at the Deaflympics, as she has once again confirmed her high level on the international stage.