At the age of 81, the heart of Valeriy Mykolaiovych Zykov, a celebrated coach of Ukraine in karate, has ceased to beat. His contribution to the development of physical culture and sports in Odessa is invaluable.
Throughout his career, Valeriy Zykov dedicated himself to training and teaching in various sports institutions in Odessa, led the city sports committee, and served as the first deputy of the regional sports committee. From 1999 to 2005, he headed the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Odessa City Council.
Since 2005, he worked as a coach at the sports club «Shield», and from 2023, he was the director of the Children's and Youth Sports School No. 15.
Over his coaching career, he raised many athletes who achieved significant success in various competitions.
His students will always remember him as a wise, kind, and professional mentor.
The Odessa City Council and the sports community express their deepest condolences to Valeriy Zykov's family for their profound loss.