European Wellness and Ukraine’s Top Sports University Launch Strategic Partnership to Advance Sports Science in Regenerative Medicine

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia | KYIV, Ukraine – August 22, 2025
In a significant step toward advancing global health innovation, European Wellness Academy (Asia Pacific), the academic and research division of European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG), has signed a strategic partnership in research with the National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport (NUUPES).

The partnership will focus on the joint project titled:
“Innovative Research in Human Performance: Bridging Sports Science, Clinical Practice, and Regenerative Medicine.”

Leading the European Wellness delegation in this strategic partnership was Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, Founder and Chairman of the group. He was joined by a distinguished team of medical experts, including Prof. Dr. Olha Nishkumai, Dr. Margaryta Iemelianova, Dr. Natassia Sarah, and Dr. Simon Yefimov, reflecting the depth of expertise European Wellness brings to this partnership.

Representing the National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport (NUUPES) at the signing of the strategic partnership were key members of its leadership team: Prof. Oleksandr Pyzhov, Acting Rector of NUUPES, Nikonorov Dimitriy, Head of the International Relations Department and Pastuhova Victoria, Head of the Medical Biology and Sport Dietology Department. Their presence underscored the university’s commitment to integrating its top-tier academic and research departments into this global collaboration.

The Strategic Partnership was signed simultaneously in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, and Kyiv, Ukraine, formalizing a cross-border collaboration aimed at elevating research, education, and clinical practices in the field of sports medicine, regenerative therapy, and human performance.

About NUUPES: The Home of Olympic Champions

Founded in Kyiv, NUUPES is a prestigious higher education institution specializing in elite sports training, physical education, and rehabilitation sciences. With 21 departments across 4 faculties, NUUPES supports more than 3,000 students and operates multiple research institutes focused on sports traumatology, physical rehabilitation, and healthy lifestyle development.

NUUPES is renowned for its legacy of athletic excellence, having cultivated 123 Olympic champions and 348 medalists. Among its world-renowned alumni are track and field legend Valeriy Borzov, pole vault king Serhiy Bubka, boxing champions Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, gymnastics star Lilia Podkopayeva, and celebrated footballers Oleg Blokhin and Andriy Shevchenko.

Key Areas of Cooperation

The Strategic Partnership outlines several strategic areas of collaboration:

• Joint research on the application of regenerative technologies in sports recovery and injury prevention
• Development of digital education platforms featuring EWBG’s medical and scientific content
• Reciprocal academic exchanges between professors, researchers, and students
• Organization of symposia, conferences, and seminars across both nations
• Collaborative analysis of clinical data and bio-regenerative therapy effectiveness
• Shared access to research infrastructure in Malaysia and Ukraine

“This collaboration unites academic excellence with regenerative innovation,” said Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, Founder and Chairman of European Wellness. “Together, we are building a future where athletes, patients, and youth benefit from science-backed performance and recovery strategies.”

For more information on NUUPES, visit: https://uni-sport.edu.ua/university

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A Malaysian–Ukrainian Academic Alliance

Though the signing event at European Wellness Premier Center in Kota Kinabalu was witnessed by local researchers and medical professionals, the presence of national flags representing Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine, and Malaysia signified the multinational footprint of European Wellness’ scientific development and global research collaborations.

Prof. Oleksandr Pyzhov, Acting Rector of NUUPES, emphasized that “the partnership enhances our capacity to combine traditional sports training with cutting-edge biomedical science—bringing long-term benefits to Ukrainian athletes and youth development programs.”

About European Wellness Academy

European Wellness Academy (EWA) is the academic division of European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG), dedicated to regenerative medicine education, research, and clinical application. With hubs across Europe and Asia, the group is recognized globally for its innovation in stem cell therapy, biological medicine, and wellness transformation.

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