Oksana Kozyna

Oksana Kozyna
Personal information
Born (1994-11-10) 10 November 1994 (age 30)
Sport
SportPara badminton
Medal record
Representing  Ukraine
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Tokyo Singles SL3
European Para Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 Rotterdam Singles SL3
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Rotterdam Doubles SL3-SU5

Oksana Kozyna (born 10 November 1994) is a Ukrainian para-badminton player who competes in international badminton competitions. She is Ukraine's first World para-badminton champion and has also won two medals in the European Para Championships. She was born without her left femur bone.[1]

Kozyna evacuated Ukraine in 2022 following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and has emigrated to France where she currently trains.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Para World Champs: Ukraine's Kozyna Creates History". BWF Badminton. 6 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Oksana Kozyna won historical gold for Ukraine at Para-Badminton World Championships 2022". We Are Ukraine. 8 November 2022.
  3. ^ "No sign of peace but Ukrainian para shuttlers determined for Paris gold". thesun.my. 21 April 2023.
  4. ^ "I love para badminton and it loves me too! (in French)". ABlock. 5 July 2024.