Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkyova claimed victory at the CISM World Military Championships in Seville, Spain, according to the Ukrainian Fencing Federation.

The 28-year-old athlete defeated Switzerland’s Angeline Favre 15-9 in today’s épée final on 20 September. Favre, a bronze medalist at the 2024 European Championships, could not match Kharkyova’s performance in the decisive bout.

This marks Kharkyova’s second world championship title. She previously won her debut world championship gold in July at a tournament in Georgia, reports the Ukrainian Fencing Federation.

Ukraine’s national team finished the CISM World Championships-2025 with five medals total: two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.

The federation also noted that Ukrainian para-fencers secured third place at the World Championships in South Korea.