Unlike other stars, the athlete did not throw a loud party with a bunch of guests.
Famous Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and her fiancé Luigi Samele announced the gender of their first child.
This was reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing a post on the athlete’s Instagram.
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Kharlan revealed the baby’s gender
The loving couple shared a series of tender photos taken in a light minimalist style.
In the pictures, Kharlan poses in blue jeans and a loose cream-colored sweater that delicately highlights her round belly, while Samele gently embraces his beloved.
Kharlan revealed the baby’s gender (photo: instagram.com/olgakharlan)
Unlike loud gender reveal parties, the couple chose a restrained and very personal format for the announcement, focusing on sincere emotions and a warm atmosphere.
Kharlan with her fiancé (photo: instagram.com/olgakharlan)
The main detail of the photoshoot was the inscription “It’s a girl” on the athlete’s belly, which clearly indicates that the couple is expecting a daughter. The photos quickly charmed the internet and garnered numerous congratulations from fans and colleagues.
The couple is expecting a daughter (photo: instagram.com/olgakharlan)
For Kharlan and Samele, this will be their first child together. The couple has been living and training together for a long time, and their love story is closely followed by sports fans around the world.
Olga Kharlan with her fiancé (photo: instagram.com/olgakharlan)
It is worth noting that the athlete is currently 29 weeks pregnant, which means she is in her 8th month. Olga continues to engage in sports to maintain good physical shape.
The love story of Kharlan and Samele
Olga Kharlan is an Olympic champion and multiple winner of world and European championships.
Her fiancé Luigi Samele is an Italian fencer who has won four Olympic medals, has repeatedly been a medalist at world championships, and has been a three-time European champion.
The athletes have known each other for over 20 years. Their first meeting took place in France when Olga was 15 and Luigi was 18. At that time, the Italian immediately noticed the Ukrainian athlete and even secretly took a photo of her for memory.
They later met again at competitions, but by that time, Kharlan was already married to Ukrainian fencer Dmytro Boyko, a medalist at world and European tournaments. Her communication with Luigi remained friendly.
After her divorce from Boyko, Olga began a relationship with Samele in 2019. In September 2024, Luigi proposed to his beloved, to which she said “yes.” The couple is preparing for their wedding, which will take place soon.
Olga Kharlan with her fiancé (photo: instagram.com/olgakharlan)
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