On Friday, 11 September 2026, a Ceremonial Meeting of the Academic Council was held at the Lviv House of Scientists to mark the 80th anniversary of Ivan Boberskyi Lviv State University of Physical Culture. The event was an important part of the University’s anniversary celebrations and brought together members of the university community, distinguished guests, and prominent representatives of science, education, and sport.
The Ceremonial Meeting was opened by the Rector of the University, Professor Yaroslav Svyshch, who congratulated the participants on the University’s anniversary and introduced the distinguished guests.
A special part of the ceremony was the presentation of the Honorary Distinction named after Ivan Boberskyi – an award of particular importance to the University community, established to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of physical education, sport, science, and education, as well as to the promotion of the values championed by the outstanding Ukrainian educator, organiser, and theorist of physical education, Ivan Boberskyi.
This year’s recipients of the Honorary Distinction were:
- Dr. Aleš Musar – First Gentleman of the Republic of Slovenia;
- Professor Yevhen Prystupa;
- Professor Fedіr Muzyka;
- Professor Yuriy Briskin.
Rector Professor Yaroslav Svyshch presented the laureates with the Honorary Distinctions named after Ivan Boberskyi, recognising their professional authority, significant contributions to the development of science, education, and sport, as well as their commitment to the values that form an important part of the University’s mission.
Each of the laureates addressed the participants of the Ceremonial Meeting with words of gratitude. In their remarks, they emphasised the importance of preserving and developing the traditions of Ukrainian education and science, strengthening international cooperation, and recognising the role of the University in shaping future generations of professionals.
The ceremonial part of the event concluded with a group photograph of the laureates, the Rector, and the distinguished guests.
In his concluding remarks, the Rector of the University thanked the laureates, guests, and all participants for their presence and congratulated the university community on this significant milestone – the 80th anniversary of the University.
An anniversary is not only an opportunity to look back on the path travelled, but also a chance to define new perspectives. The presentation of the Honorary Distinction named after Ivan Boberskyi symbolically continues the tradition of honouring individuals whose achievements contribute to the development of education, science, and sport, and to strengthening Ukraine’s international standing.
