Today, Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has won a truly historic victory at the Olympic Games in Rio: in the third round of the tournament, our athlete has beaten the first racket of the world, legendary Serena Williams!

Of course, it is not a medal yet, there is a quarter-final ahead, but few can boast of beating a multiple champion. According to Serena herself, the best athlete has won in the match - this recognition is worth a lot. After a tense struggle, the audience gave Elina Svitolina a standing ovation and encored her to the court. Now she will fight against no less powerful rival Petra Kvitova.

The first medal at the Olympics for the Ukrainian national team was brought by Serhiy Kulish: the silver medal in shooting could be the gold one, if not a strong agitation. On the same day titled Ukrainian saber-fencer Olga Kharlan won the bronze Olympic medal.

Yesterday, judoka Yarden Gerbi brought the first medal to Israeli athletes: at the Olympic Games in Rio, she won the bronze medal. Do you know how athletes say? Bronze is more expensive than silver: silver means that you have lost, and bronze means that you have won.

And last week the Ukrainian national baseball team won at the European Baseball Championship, which took place in Israel. In the final, Ukrainians defeated Russians and became the best team in Europe.

I congratulate all the athletes on their bright victories! You are a real pride for your nation, your victories are admired! We are looking forward to no less beautiful victories in the following competitions.