Ukraine achieved a historic victory by winning its first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women's team saber fencing event, defeating South Korea 45-42. The team, led by Olga Kharlan, who contributed 22 points, rallied from a 40-37 deficit to clinch the win. This gold marks Kharlan's sixth Olympic medal and her second gold in the team event, following her triumph at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The victory is especially significant for Kharlan, coming after a controversial disqualification at the 2023 World Championships that nearly derailed her Olympic journey. Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko praised the athletes for their intense competition and skill, calling the result historic. Japan secured the bronze medal by beating France in another match.