big plans". Saif Kharkov returned to victory before the start of the selection cycle for the 2028 Olympics, and a win in the Ukrainian Cup for Vlada Kharkov, the Ukrainian Cup was only the second start in the first full season after the return. Vlada missed the previous competitive year without hitting the track after the victorious 2025 World Championship. The world champion in 2025 emphasized that she is returning to the national team in full - with the intention of fencing in leading tournaments and holding all the meetings before the selection for the next Olympics begins. The certification period in Sif starts from April 2027. "The plans are big. I return to all the beginnings of the season, I will speak at all the beginnings and I will participate in all the meetings. And of course to prepare for the European and World Championships," said Kharkov, who did not defend his world champion title in June. Read the Ukrainian fencer's full response on the suspiciously Sport website. The competition in the Ukrainian Fencing Cup will continue on Thursday, October 29, in the team season. Watch the medal game starting at 17:00 on the Suspiciously Sport platforms and the Suspiciously local channels.