Sergiy Gladyr

Ukrainian basketball player, played for national team

Sergiy Gladyr - Ukrainian basketball player, played for national team
Born

October 17th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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Participation in professional basketball spanned multiple leagues, including stints in Spain and Ukraine. Played for the Ukrainian national team in various international tournaments. Contributed to the team's competitive presence in championships. Was active in sports from a young age, showcasing skills that led to opportunities in Europe and internationally.

Played for BC Dnipro in the Ukrainian league

Represented Ukraine in EuroBasket tournaments

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