5/17/2026City Life

Serhiy Semenov Named Head Coach of Ukraine's Men's Biathlon Team

Chernihiv biathlete Serhiy Semenov has been appointed head coach of the Ukrainian men's national biathlon team and has outlined his goals for the 2026/27 season.

Source: @suspilnechernihiv

Chernihiv biathlete Serhiy Semenov has been appointed to the position of head coach of Ukraine's men's national biathlon team. Following his appointment, Semenov set out his priorities for the upcoming 2026/27 season, stating that he plans to bring the country's best athletes into the programme. Semenov had previously spoken about his sporting path and career in an interview with Suspilne Chernihiv.

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