Futsal appeared in Kyiv in the early 1990s, but at that time it was mostly played ‘for fun’ because there was no single city league. In order to move from friendly matches to full-fledged competitions, an organisation was needed to control the amateur movement and develop personnel. The solution was to create the Kyiv Futsal Federation in 1997, initiated by ...

During the winter season, Kyiv turns into a real skating capital, offering residents and visitors numerous venues for active recreation. In the 2025–2026 season, there are a large number of open and indoor ice rinks located in different areas of the capital. The rinks vary in size, skating conditions and comfort level, allowing everyone to find the best option for ...

Idea No. 1: A major priority for the development of cycling infrastructure in the capital is to replace some car parks with cycle lanes. The current situation in Kyiv is that most central streets are congested with cars, and cyclists lack safe and well-designed routes. In 2025, the city authorities announced plans to create special lanes for bicycle transport, which ...

The match between Kolos and Dynamo ended in a sensation. Dynamo Kyiv, the reigning Ukrainian champions, lost their third consecutive league game. This time, the capital’s footballers lost to their colleagues from the Kyiv region. In the ninth minute of the match, Alexander Shovkovsky’s team scored thanks to a pass from Eduard Kozik to Yuriy Klymchuk. Klymchuk scored twice before ...

Vladimir Klitschko is a famous boxer who has achieved significant success alongside his brother Vitali Klitschko. He is considered one of Ukraine’s best athletes. Godson of the coach’s wife Wladimir Klitschko, the legendary Ukrainian boxer, was born on 25 March 1976 in Semipalatinsk. He grew up in a sporting family: his father was a boxing champion and his mother taught ...

According to official sources and archival materials, the Kyiv Sports Palace is one of the most important multifunctional arenas in the Ukrainian capital. It is a place where sports and culture come together, welcoming thousands of spectators every day for sporting events, cultural events, concerts, shows, and mass events of various formats. The Sports Palace has become a symbol of ...

The training base of the Dynamo Kyiv football club in Koncha-Zaspa is one of the capital’s key sports locations, serving as a training ground for teams of various levels, from youth to the club’s main squads. Opened in 1961, the base has undergone several stages of modernisation over the decades, the most extensive of which took place in 1995-1998. After ...

In the 12th round of the 2025/26 Ukrainian Football Championship, Dynamo Kyiv unexpectedly suffered a defeat on their home turf. The team from Cherkasy, LNZ, won 0:1, demonstrating high discipline and organised defence, which did not allow the hosts to capitalise on numerous opportunities. The game took place on 9 November at the V. Lobanovsky Stadium. Dynamo took to the ...

Tennis player Marta Kostyuk from Kyiv got off to a confident start at the 2025 US Open. The Ukrainian athlete defeated Katie Boulter from Great Britain, according to Kyiv Online. The competition began in New York. Marta Kostyuk also took part in the US Open 2025, which started quite successfully for her. The match lasted one hour and 38 minutes. ...