Cadet of Odesa State University of Internal Affairs Nikita Kuts won the bronze medal of the 2026 European Muay Thai Championship, which was held in Paris (France).

The continental championship united 565 participants from 36 countries who competed for the title of the strongest in their weight categories.

Nikita Kuts competed in the weight category up to 57 kg, where he played three matches on the way to the podium.

In the first fight, the cadet of OSUIA met with the representative of Sweden and confidently won the results of three rounds, securing a place in the quarterfinals.

In the quarterfinals, Nikita faced an athlete from Azerbaijan. Showing a high level of technical preparation, endurance and will to win, he again won all three rounds and reached the semi-finals of the European Championship.

In the semi-final match, Nikita's opponent was the representative of Belgium - the current world champion. As a result of a tense confrontation, the cadet lost to the opponent and ended his performance at the championship, winning an honorable third place and a bronze medal at the 2026 European Muay Thai Championship.

We sincerely congratulate Nikita Kuts on a worthy result! We wish you new sports achievements, confident victories and conquering new heights!

Unit of Communication of the OSUIA