Remembering Valeriy Zykov - A Legendary Coach
At the age of 81, we mourn the passing of a legendary Ukrainian karate coach, the first head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Odessa City Council, Valeriy Mykolayovych Zykov.
Valeriy Zykov dedicated his life to the advancement of physical culture and sports, spending many years as a coach and educator in various sports institutions in Odessa. He led the city sports committee and served as the first deputy of the regional sports committee from 1992 to 1998. From 1999 to 2005, he headed the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Odessa City Executive Committee.
Since 2005, he worked as a coach and educator at the 'Shchit' sports club, and from 2023, he served as the director of the Complex Children's and Youth Sports School No. 15.
Throughout his coaching career, Valeriy Mykolayovych trained dozens of sports masters and international class masters.
His students will always remember him as a kind, empathetic, and reliable friend and mentor.
The Odessa City Council, its Executive Committee, and the sports community of Odessa extend their heartfelt condolences to Valeriy Mykolayovych's family and friends on their loss.