Sergiy Gladyr
Ukrainian basketball player, played for national team
Born
October 17th, 1988
36 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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