National University “Chernihiv Colehium” named after T.G. Shevchenko

Over the historical timeline of the faculty’s operations, more than 190 students and alumni have earned the elite title of Master of Sports, over 50 have become Masters of Sports of International Class, and more than 20 have been honored as Honored Masters of Sports.

A total of 25 representatives have contested at the Games of the Olympiads, the Winter Olympic Games, and the Paralympic Games. This illustrious roster features legendary athletes such as: H. Avramenko, V. Tserbe-Nesina, N. Lemesh, A. Deryzemlya, A. Pryma, R. Pryma, R. Lysenko, O. Khvostenko, V. Storozhok, M. Lisohor-Malets, N. Smal, V. Derkach, O. Zarovnyi, N. Skakun, N. Davydova, O. Korobko, O. Kostevych, N. Berkut, V. Rudenok, B. Babar, I. Yashchenko, I. Reptiukh, O. Bibik, D. Suiarko, I. Afoncheko, and D. Mytrofanov.

Furthermore, 45 students and graduates have competed at the World Summer and Winter Universiades, capturing over 30 medals, including 10 gold medals.

More than 200 students and alumni of the faculty have entered international arenas, emerging as champions and podium finishers. Among them are:

Honored Masters of Sports: H. Avramenko, S. Shram, R. Vlasenko, S. Lysiuk, O. Davydova, I. Varvynets.

Masters of Sports of International Class: S. Romanchuk, V. Vedekhin, V. Dubonosov, A. Havrylenko, O. Bibik, A. Tyshchenko, K. Rezinova, B. Rumiantsev, V. Chaika, A. Tukmachova, N. Afinogenova, O. Nizhenko, A. Antonio, O. Poltavtsev, O. Didenko, L. Hainutdinova, A. Buyok, A. Boikova, D. Mytrofanov, O. Yermolenko, A. Kozyr, O. Zavhorodnia.

Masters of Sports: A. Leheda, S. Bobyr, N. Lahunkova, V. Diatel, T. Chorna, A. Lishafai, and many others.

In team sports, the men’s varsity volleyball team has proudly competed within the elite Ukrainian Volleyball Superleague for 16 consecutive years. The women’s varsity volleyball team contested within the Superleague for 3 years and currently maintains an active presence within the Higher League (Vyshcha Liha) of the Championship of Ukraine.

Additionally, 70 distinguished graduates of the faculty have been awarded highly honorable state titles: Honored Teacher of Ukraine, Honored Worker of Education of Ukraine, Honored Worker of Physical Culture and Sports of Ukraine, Honored Coach of Ukraine, and Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine. Fourteen prominent alumni have been decorated with elite state awards, including national orders and medals.