Ukraine to France: Golf Star’s Path to Citizenship

“It’s a real honor,” smiles Lev, in perfect French, he who, until three years ago, did not speak a word of our language. But Lev is a hard worker, a gifted man. Above all, a determined kid. Thanks to the French Golf Federation, which took him under its wing, he saw his dream come true. Far from the bombs that have ravaged his country for almost 4 years, particularly the kyiv region, where his family still lives.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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