The main lot – the saber of an Olympic champion – was purchased by Metalist 1925 for 10 million hryvnia
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and public figure Sergey Pritula presented in a joint video 16 ShaBlya turretswhich were purchased for the defenders of Ukraine thanks to funds raised at a recent charity auction.
Let us remind you that the auction was organized by the Sergei Pritula Foundation together with the Olympic champion in August. The saber with which Harlan won the gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris was purchased by the Metalist 1925 football club for a contribution of 10 million hryvnia. In addition, the auction featured a Ukrainian flag with Harlan’s autograph, as well as a special lot – the opportunity to drink coffee with the Olympic champion.
The total amount of donations amounted to 11,679,254 hryvnia. The ShaBlya automated turrets purchased with this money were sent to the military from the 5th separate assault brigade, the 25th separate airborne brigade and the 57th separate motorized infantry brigade.
In October, another famous Ukrainian athlete, tennis player Elina Svitolina, joined the charity fundraiser of Sergei Pritula’s foundation for Darts drones. As an incentive for the largest donation, Elina donated her racket with a personal signature.
✅Olga Kharlan’s Shablya has been transformed into 16 “Shablya” turrets for the sick people!
It has now become possible for your donations during the auction and I will draw the ensign signed by the champion and be able to meet with her for kava. pic.twitter.com/3o5z1HrQ9p
— Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation (@CharityPrytula) October 24, 2024
Source: Sportarena
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