Unified Sports Classification of Ukraine

All titles are awarded by the order of the central body of executive power in physical culture and sports (a ministry or a state agency).

Candidate in Masters of Sports of Ukraine and the I degree are awarded by chairmen of Regional State Administrations (on a rare occasions by leaders of a local government).

Other sport titles and degrees are awarded to sportsmen when they complete qualifying norms and requirements.

For sportsmen who are not citizens of Ukraine, the decision to award a sports title is reviewed by a special commission.

A participant of sports games must play in no less than 50% of the competition calendar and be included in a start protocol.