Vasily Vetkin: my life motto is tired, but I endure and do not give up. AON Park Gagarin

Vasily Petrovich Vetkin- Russian boxer, two-time champion of Russia (2013, 2015), participant of the 2015 European Games, master of sports of Russia of international class.

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The Russian boxing championship was held in Khabarovsk. V weight category up to 52 kg, the victory was won by a 20-year-old representative of the Central sports club Lokomotiv Vasily Vetkin, beating Vyacheslav Tashkarakov in the final - 3: 0 (30: 27,30: 27, 29:28). In addition, Vetkin was named the best boxer of the tournament! Immediately after the award ceremony, the "railroad worker" Vasily Vetkin (pictured) gave an interview to the Sports Information Agency "All Sport".

Vasily, congratulations on your victory! Few people can boast of such a debut at the Russian Championship, especially since you still have not many adult competitions behind you. How did you tune in to this championship?
First of all, I want to thank my personal trainer Yuri Khoroshev. If not for him, I would never have performed like that. Yuri Nikolaevich developed a special program for me, in which there were several so-called pulling competitions. In particular, international tournament Akhmeta Kamera in Turkey, the tournament in memory of Nikolai Semizorov in Togliatti, which, by the way, I also won. One step was not enough to win the international competitions in Kazakhstan and Poland. True, in the first case I simply did not qualify for the final fight due to injury, and in the second I lost to a very strong opponent, the 2011 World Cup finalist Andrew Salby from Wales. But I gained useful experience, which was very useful in Khabarovsk, at the most important competitions of the year for me. I approached them at the peak of my form. The wind, as they say, was blowing on my back here.

Many experts called your victory in the semifinals over the champion of Russia-2012, bronze medalist of the European Championship-2013 Hovik Hovhannisyan one of the most unexpected in this championship. Do you agree?
Maybe someone thought it was unexpected, but I entered the ring with one task - to win. He did not admit any thoughts, except for victorious ones. So, for me this victory was quite expected.

You have a fairly large seam on your eyebrow. You got the dissection in your very first battle against the Muscovite Ivan Lokhmotkin. Were there any concerns that this injury might prevent you from winning? In this regard, did you have to make any adjustments to the tactics of the battle?
Before the final, there were no fears on this score. As in the semifinals against Hovhannisyan. They arose only at the moment when I received this injury and in two next battles- I was afraid that the doctor might be removed. Of course, this created some discomfort, but I tried not to miss the blows. These were undoubtedly the most difficult moments of the championship. At these competitions we had a minimum task - to get into the top three winners, and when I got to the semifinals, there was some psychological relaxation. The award was in my pocket, and I no longer thought about the injury - I was focused on my actions in the ring. And in the final I did almost everything, especially in the first two rounds. In the third, I relaxed a little, but the gained advantage was enough for the overall victory. When I left the ring, the first thing I did was call home - to Novokuibyshevsk, talked to my dad, to whom I owe that I had come to boxing at one time, talked to my girlfriend Rita, cousin... They all did not sleep there, although it was early morning, worried about me. Of course it helped me too.

Your opponent in the final Vyacheslav Tashkarakov is much more experienced than you: he is the bronze medalist of the 2012 Russian Championship, the finalist World Games martial arts-2013. Have you ever met him before?
No, but my coach and I studied Tashkarakov well during this championship, saw weaknesses that I tried to use. And, as you can see, everything worked out for me.

We can now say that this season became the most successful in your boxing career so far?
Probably. The only thing that prevents you from thinking that the season was 100 percent successful is the defeat in the final of the Russian youth championship, which took place in July in Orenburg. It was not possible to retain the title of the winner of this competition, obtained last year. But we learned the right lessons from this failure. Correct, because we succeeded in the adult championship of Russia.

Is it true that you were included in the list of 17 torchbearers of the Olympic flame in Syzran?
Truth. When I found out about this, having received a letter, at first I took it somehow ordinary. But gradually, seeing what kind of respected people in the country carry this fire, I realized what honor they had shown me. Now I am mentally preparing for this. I'll run in December.

And why in Syzran, because you live in Novokuibyshevsk?
Do not know. Maybe because there are fewer famous athletes than, for example, in Samara, which is located near our city.

Famous Russian boxer, double Olympic champion Oleg Saitov also lived in Novokuibyshevsk for some time and represented this city in the ring. Has this circumstance somehow influenced your choice of sport?
No. This choice, as I have already said, was predetermined by my father Peter Vasilievich, who once brought me to the boxing section - when I did not have a good relationship with swimming. Once I got very sick, missed a few classes - and that was the end of it. But the choice of boxing, as life has shown, turned out to be correct. I have been doing it for only 10 years - and have already reached the title of the champion of the country. Moreover, in Khabarovsk I was awarded a prize best boxer competitions!

And you were named Vasily, by chance, not in honor of another famous boxer from Samara region- world champion in 1986, three-time European champion Vasily Shishov?
No, the name of my grandfather was Vasily, who, by the way, was also Petrovich.

And also an athlete?
No. He was a military man, a participant in the Great Patriotic War. And my great-great-great-grandfather Matvey fought in the Russian-Turkish war, defended Shipka and received medals for his courage from the hands of the tsar himself. So, my roots are fighting.

I heard that your friends jokingly call you - Vetkin Vasily Petrovich. Why?
I don't know (laughs). By the way, coaches often call me that. It happened so. When I was little asked: "What is your name?" - answered, as my dad taught me: "Vasily Petrovich!" Since then, it has gone like this ... But what? I like it (laughs).

You are a student of a higher educational institution with a rather unusual name - the Volga State Social and Humanitarian Academy, you are a second year student of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports. Who are you going to become in the future?
Trainer. And I think I can do something in this profession. I will pass on my knowledge in boxing to the next generation. But for now, it’s probably too early to think about it.

Is it true that you study almost without Cs?
Truth. I have only one triple - in biochemistry. Manages to combine studies with serious boxing.

And do not bother what exactly in your weight category is boxing two-time champion world, bronze medalist of the 2012 Olympic Games Misha Aloyan?
No, it doesn't bother, because Misha was once a candidate too. There is competition in all weight categories. Aloyan is not Aloyan, you have to work hard. I have a great coach who helps in everything. And we have everything to fulfill our common dream. In my life, by the way, there were already alone Olympic Games- the first Youth Summer Olympic Games, held in 2010 in Singapore. I played there, to put it mildly, not the way I wanted - in the first fight I lost to an opponent from Puerto Rico, the finalist of the World Youth Championship. I was 17 then. That year I won the youth championship of Russia for the first time. For me it was a real triumph - to be honest, I did not expect that I would be able to achieve such success. After that, he got to the world championship in Baku, where he lost in an equal fight to a local boxer in the semifinals, but earned a ticket to the Youth Olympic Games. I arrived there in the strongest emotional state, ambitions were overflowing. It seemed that I would be able to move mountains. But, in the end, I could not cope with these emotions. Yes, and not everything worked out with the preparation - I did not stand in pairs for two weeks, and as a result. But the next day after being defeated by the Puerto Rican in the fight for fifth place, he took a convincing revenge from the very Azerbaijani, to whom he lost in Baku, beating with a clear advantage. So, I know how to pay off debts (smiles). And in this regard, I hope someday I will get even for my first Olympic failure, now at the real Olympic Games.

Do you have a life motto?
There is. "I'm tired, but I endure it and don't give up."

The Russian boxing championship was held in Khabarovsk. In the weight category up to 52 kg, the victory was won by the 20-year-old representative of the Central Sports Club Lokomotiv Vasily Vetkin, who beat Vyacheslav Tashkarakov in the final - 3: 0 (30: 27,30: 27, 29:28). In addition, Vetkin was named the best boxer of the tournament! Immediately after the awarding ceremony, the "railroad worker" Vasily Vetkin (pictured) gave an interview to Boris Valiev, a special correspondent of the All Sport Sports Information Agency.

Vasily, congratulations on your victory! Few people can boast of such a debut at the Russian Championship, especially since you still have not many adult competitions behind you. How did you tune in to this championship?
- First of all, I want to thank my personal trainer Yuri Khoroshev. If not for him, I would never have performed like that. Yuri Nikolaevich developed a special program for me, in which there were several so-called pulling competitions. In particular, the international tournament "Akhmeta Kamera" in Turkey, the tournament in memory of Nikolai Semizorov in Togliatti, which, by the way, I also won. One step was not enough to win international competitions in Kazakhstan and Poland. True, in the first case I simply did not qualify for the final fight due to injury, and in the second I lost to a very strong opponent, the 2011 World Cup finalist Andrew Salby from Wales. But I gained useful experience, which was very useful in Khabarovsk, at the most important competitions of the year for me. I approached them at the peak of my form. The wind, as they say, was blowing on my back here.

Many experts called your victory in the semifinals over the champion of Russia-2012, bronze medalist of the European Championship-2013 Hovik Hovhannisyan one of the most unexpected in this championship. Do you agree?
- Maybe someone thought it was unexpected, but I entered the ring with one task - to win. He did not admit any thoughts, except for victorious ones. So, for me this victory was quite expected.

You have a fairly large seam on your eyebrow. You got the dissection in your very first battle against the Muscovite Ivan Lokhmotkin. Were there any concerns that this injury might prevent you from winning? In this regard, did you have to make any adjustments to the tactics of the battle?
- Before the final, there were no fears on this score. As well as in the semifinals against Hovhannisyan. They arose only at the moment when I received this injury and in the next two battles - I was afraid that the doctor might be removed. Of course, this created some discomfort, but I tried not to miss the blows. These were undoubtedly the most difficult moments of the championship. At these competitions we had a minimum task - to get into the top three winners, and when I got to the semifinals, there was some psychological relaxation. The reward was in my pocket, and I no longer thought about the injury - I was focused on my actions in the ring. And in the final I did almost everything, especially in the first two rounds. In the third, I relaxed a little, but the gained advantage was enough for the overall victory. When I left the ring, the first thing I did was call home - to Novokuibyshevsk, talked to my dad, to whom I owe that I had come to boxing at one time, talked to my girlfriend Rita, a cousin. They all did not sleep there, although it was early morning, worried about me. Of course it helped me too.

Your opponent in the final, Vyacheslav Tashkarakov, is much more experienced than you: he is the bronze medalist of the 2012 Russian Championship, the finalist of the 2013 World Martial Arts Games. Have you ever met him before?
- No, but my coach and I studied Tashkarakov well during this championship, saw weaknesses that I tried to use. And, as you can see, everything worked out for me.

- Can we now say that this season has become the most successful in your boxing career so far?
- Probably. The only thing that prevents you from thinking that the season was 100 percent successful is the defeat in the final of the Russian youth championship, which took place in July in Orenburg. It was not possible to retain the title of the winner of this competition, received last year. But we learned the right lessons from this failure. Correct, because we succeeded in the adult championship of Russia.

- Is it true that you were included in the list of 17 torchbearers of the Olympic flame in Syzran?
- Truth. When I found out about this, having received a letter, at first I reacted to it somehow ordinary. But gradually, seeing what kind of respected people in the country carry this fire, I realized what honor they had shown me. Now I am mentally preparing for this. I'll run in December.

- And why in Syzran, because you live in Novokuibyshevsk?
- I do not know. Maybe because there are fewer famous athletes than, for example, in Samara, which is located near our city.

The famous Russian boxer, two-time Olympic champion Oleg Saitov also lived for some time in Novokuibyshevsk and represented this city in the ring. Has this circumstance somehow influenced your choice of sport?
- No. This choice, as I have already said, was predetermined by my father Peter Vasilievich, who once brought me to the boxing section - when I did not have a good relationship with swimming. Once I got very sick, missed a few classes - and that was the end of it. But the choice of boxing, as life has shown, turned out to be correct. I have been doing it for only 10 years - and have already reached the title of the champion of the country. Moreover, in Khabarovsk I was awarded the prize of the best boxer of the competition!

And you were named Vasily, by chance, not in honor of another famous boxer from the Samara region - the 1986 world champion, three-time European champion Vasily Shishov?
- No, the name of my grandfather was Vasily, who, by the way, was also Petrovich.

- And also an athlete?
- No. He was a military man, a participant in the Great Patriotic War. And my great-great-great-grandfather Matvey fought in the Russian-Turkish war, defended Shipka and received medals for his courage from the hands of the tsar himself. So, my roots are fighting.

- I heard that your friends jokingly call you - Vetkin Vasily Petrovich. Why?
- I don't know (laughs). By the way, coaches often call me that. It happened so. When I was little asked: "What is your name?" - answered, as my dad taught me: "Vasily Petrovich!" Since then, it has gone like that ... But what? I like it (laughs).

You are a student of a higher educational institution with a rather unusual name - the Volga State Social and Humanitarian Academy, you are a second year student of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports. Who are you going to become in the future?
- Coach. And I think I can do something in this profession. I will pass on my knowledge in boxing to the next generation. But for now, it’s probably too early to think about it.

- Is it true that you study almost without triples?
- Truth. I have only one triple - in biochemistry. Manages to combine studies with serious boxing.

The already mentioned Vasily Shishov, who, by the way, has a very high opinion of your boxing qualities, recently called you the only candidate from the Samara region to participate in the 2016 Olympic boxing tournament. Do you believe that you will be able to turn from a candidate to a participant?
- Of course! And after the victory in Khabarovsk, this faith in me strengthened even more. Any athlete's dream is to compete in the Olympic Games. It may sound trite, but it is so. And I will do my best to get to Rio and win a medal.

- Doesn't it bother you that it is in your weight category that the two-time world champion, bronze medalist of the 2012 Olympic Games Misha Aloyan is boxing?
- No, it doesn't bother, because Misha was once a candidate too. There is competition in all weight categories. Aloyan is not Aloyan, you have to work hard. I have a great coach who helps in everything. And we have everything to fulfill our common dream. In my life, by the way, there have already been some Olympic Games - the first Youth Summer Olympic Games, which took place in 2010 in Singapore. I played there, to put it mildly, not the way I wanted - in the first fight I lost to an opponent from Puerto Rico, the finalist of the World Youth Championship. I was 17 then. That year I won the youth championship of Russia for the first time. It was a real triumph for me - to be honest, I did not expect that I would be able to achieve such success. After that, he got to the world championship in Baku, where he lost in an equal fight to a local boxer in the semifinals, but earned a ticket to the Youth Olympic Games. I arrived there in the strongest emotional state, ambitions were overflowing. It seemed that I would be able to move mountains. But, in the end, I could not cope with these emotions. Yes, and not everything worked out with the preparation - I did not stand in pairs for two weeks, and as a result. But the next day after being defeated by the Puerto Rican in the fight for fifth place, he took a convincing revenge from the very Azerbaijani, to whom he lost in Baku, beating with a clear advantage. So, I know how to pay off debts (smiles). And in this regard, I hope someday I will get even for my first Olympic failure, now at the real Olympic Games.

- Do you have a life motto?
- There is. "I'm tired, but I endure it and don't give up."

08:18 01.09.2019
Yulia Chumgalakova, Darima Sandakova and Zenfira Magomedalieva - winners of the European Championship in Madrid; Russian national team is the best in the overall team classification
Yesterday, on August 31, the European Boxing Championship ended in Madrid (Spain). The Russian national team in 10 weight categories won eight medals - three gold, two silver and three bronze, becoming the best in the team classification. The European champion became Yulia Chumgalakova (weight category up to 48 kg), Darima Sandakova (up to 69 kg) and Zenfira Magomedalieva (over 81 kg). Silver was taken by Elena Savelyeva (up to 51 kg) and Karina Tazabekova (up to 54 kg), bronze - Ornella Kheteeva (up to 64 kg), Anastasia Shamonova (up to 75 kg) and Anna Ivanova (up to 81 kg). Daria Abramova (up to 57 kg) and Anastasia Belyakova (up to 60 kg) were left without awards. The results of the European Championship are reported by the All Sport Agency.

11:56 31.08.2019
London and Paris to host European and World Olympic boxing qualifications in 2020
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has determined the venues for the qualifying boxing tournaments where licenses for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan will be awarded. International Federation boxing (AIBA) due to management and financial problems was deprived of the right to conduct the Olympic selection. Continental qualifiers will be held in Wuhan, China (for Asia / Oceania) February 3-14, 2020, in Senegalese Dakar (Africa) February 20-29, in British London (Europe) March 13-23 and Argentine Buenos Aires (America) on March 26 - April 3. Worldwide Qualification for Identifying Latest License Applicants - May 13-14 in Paris (Fraznia). This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

14:00 09.07.2019
Eduard Kravtsov: adopted the advanced experience of the Russian national judo team
V coaching staff Russian men's national boxing team personnel changes... Eduard Kravtsov, who served as head coach since June 30, 2017, was transferred to the position of general manager of the Russian national boxing teams. coaching... Viktor Farkhutdinov has been appointed as the new head coach. Eduard Kravtsov commented on the change in his status to the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation (FBI). Agency "All Sport" quotes.

13:52 09.07.2019
Viktor Farkhutdinov: it's hard to host a team two months before the World Cup, the Olympic Games are not far off - but we will try not to let you down
There were personnel changes in the coaching staff of the Russian men's national boxing team. Eduard Kravtsov, who served as head coach since June 30, 2017, was transferred to the position of general manager of the Russian national boxing teams for coaching. Viktor Farkhutdinov has been appointed as the new head coach. Viktor Farkhutdinov commented on his appointment to the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation (FBI). Agency "All Sport" quotes.

11:11 09.07.2019
Viktor Farkhutdinov became the new head coach of the Russian men's national boxing team; Eduard Kravtsov appointed general manager of the team
There were personnel changes in the coaching staff of the Russian men's national boxing team. Eduard Kravtsov, who held the post of head coach since June 30, 2017, was transferred to the position with the original name "General Manager of the Russian national boxing teams for coaching." Viktor Farkhutdinov has been appointed as the new head coach. The All Sport Agency was informed about this by the Boxing Federation of Russia.

10:43 28.06.2019
Umar Kremlev: we united and got rid of Gafur Rakhimov, who deceived the entire boxing community
Yesterday, June 27, the Executive Board of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) made a number of decisions aimed at solving the global crisis that led to the expulsion of AIBA from the International Olympic Committee(IOC). They were commented on by a member of the AIBA Executive Committee, Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev. Agency "All Sport" quotes.

21:31 19.06.2019
IOC: the 2019 men's and women's world championships to be held in Russia will not qualify for the 2020 Games in Tokyo
Today, June 19, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) published information about the selection system at olympic tournament in boxing. The qualification is carried out by the IOC itself due to the disqualification of the International Boxing Federation (AIBA). The 2019 pre-Olympic World Championships, which will be held in Russia (men's - September 7-21 in Yekaterinburg, women's - October 3-13 in Ulan-Ude), will not have qualifying status. The details of the IOC's decision are given by the All Sport Agency.

10:34 23.05.2019
IOC Executive Board: we recommend that a special task force of the IOC be held in boxing for the Olympic Games-2020; AIBA will not be reinstated until the 2020 Games
On June 24-26, Lausanne (Switzerland) will host the 134th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which will determine the fate of boxing at the 2020 Olympic Games. The IOC Executive Board proposes to keep Olympic program boxing, but everyone qualifying competitions to conduct a special task force of the IOC. The International Boxing Federation (AIBA) will be under sanctions and will not be reinstated until the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The All Sport Agency provides information from the IOC press service.

20:15 27.04.2019
Olympic medalist Anastasia Belyakova became the champion of Russia in Kemerovo
Today, April 27, the Russian boxing championship among women has come to an end in Kemerovo. The winners and prize-winners in 10 weight categories have been determined. Russian champions were, in particular, the bronze medalist of the 2016 Olympic Games Anastasia Belyakova (weight category up to 60 kg), the silver medalist of the 2014 World Championship Saadat Dalgatova (up to 69 kg) and the reigning European champion Ekaterina Paltseva (up to 48 kg). The results of the Russian championship are reported by the All Sport Agency.

14:48 09.04.2019
World and European boxing championships medalist Tamir Galanov received a two-year suspension; walker Sergei Bakulin temporarily suspended from the competition
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) announced the decision of the Russian Boxing Federation (FBI) to disqualify boxer Tamir Galanov for two years from March 12, 2019 for violation anti-doping rules... Galanov reached the final of the European Championship in 2011, and took bronze in the World Championship in 2017. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

18:59 03.11.2018
Gafur Rakhimov from Uzbekistan elected President of AIBA at the Congress in Moscow; Umar Kremlev joins AIBA Executive Committee
A reporting and election Congress of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) is taking place in Moscow. Today, November 3, the elections of the AIBA Governing Bodies took place. Gafur Rakhimov from Uzbekistan was elected President of AIBA, defeating Serik Konakbayev from Kazakhstan. He got 86 votes out of 136. Earlier, the International Olympic Committee warned that the election of Rakhimov as president of AIBA could negatively affect the presence of boxing in the Olympic program. General Secretary of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev joined the AIBA Executive Committee. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

12:59 01.11.2018
Ulan-Ude and Sochi will host the 2019 World Boxing Championships
The Executive Committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has decided that both world boxing championships (among men and among women) will be held in 2019 in Russia. Men will reveal the strongest on September 7-21 in Sochi, women - in October in Ulan-Ude. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

12:03 25.10.2018
Eduard Kravtsov: we will try to create a team in which boxers in all weight categories will be able to claim not only medals, but gold ones
The Russian boxing championship was held in Yakutsk. 10 sets of awards were played. Gold was won by Olympic medalist Andrei Zamkova (up to 69 kg), vice world champion Vasily Egorov (up to 49 kg), Tamir Galanov (up to 52 kg), Bakhtovar Nazirov (up to 56 kg), Albert Batyrgaziev (up to 60 kg), Alexey Mazur (up to 64 kg), Gleb Bakshi (up to 75 kg), Georgy Kushitashvili (up to 81 kg), Muslim Gadzhimagomedov (up to 91 kg) and Ivan Veryasov (over 91 kg). The results of the championship of the country to the portal "Team of Russia" commented Main coach boxing team of Russia Eduard Kravtsov. Agency "All Sport" quotes.

13:51 20.10.2018
Olympic medalist Andrei Zamkova, World Championship medalist Vasily Egorov and eight other boxers won the Yakut Russian Championship
Today, October 20, the Russian boxing championship ended in Yakutsk. 10 sets of awards were played. Gold was won by Olympic medalist Andrei Zamkova (up to 69 kg), vice world champion Vasily Egorov (up to 49 kg), Tamir Galanov (up to 52 kg), Bakhtovar Nazirov (up to 56 kg), Albert Batyrgaziev (up to 60 kg), Alexey Mazur (up to 64 kg), Gleb Bakshi (up to 75 kg), Georgy Kushitashvili (up to 81 kg), Muslim Gadzhimagomedov (up to 91 kg) and Ivan Veryasov (over 91 kg). The names of champions and prize-winners of competitions in Yakutsk are reported by the All Sport Agency.

22:39 04.10.2018
Umar Kremlev: IOC grossly violates the Olympic Charter by sending threats to national boxing federations
On November 3, at the Congress of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) in Moscow, the election of the President of AIBA will take place - instead of Ching-Kuo Wu from Taiwan, who was removed in November 2017. The only candidate for the presidency of AIBA is Gafur Rakhimov from Uzbekistan, whom the Department of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury Department included in the sanctions list. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has repeatedly - including, yesterday, October 4, following a meeting of the executive committee in Buenos Aires (Argentina) - stated that the election of Rakhimov as president of AIBA could affect the preservation of boxing in the program of the Olympic Games, starting from Tokyo -2020. The current situation on your page in social network Facebook was commented by the Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation, a candidate member of the AIBA Executive Committee Umar Kremlev. Agency "All Sport" quotes.

10:36 01.09.2018
Russian boxers won six victories and became the first in the team event at the Hungarian World Championship
Yesterday, August 31, in Budapest (Hungary), the world boxing championship among boys and girls ended. 20 sets of awards were played. The Russians took the lead in the team event with six gold, five silver and two bronze medals. The second - the Americans (3-0-1), the third - the Kazakhs (2-6-3), the fourth - the Indians (2-2-6), the fifth - the Thais (2-1-4), the sixth - the British (2- 1-3). In terms of the total number of awards, the first are Russians (13), the second are Kazakhstanis (11), and the third are Indians (10). This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

21:10 11.07.2018

September 14 and 15 in Volgograd on football stadium, where four games of the 2018 World Cup were held, the Russian men's national boxing team will hold two match meetings with the Cuban team. Umar Kremlev, Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation, told the Russian National Team portal some details. Agency "All Sport" quotes.

17:06 13.06.2018
Umar Kremlev: all winners of the European Championship should go to the World Championship
Yesterday, June 12, in Sofia (Bulgaria), the European Women's Boxing Championship ended. 10 sets of awards were played. The Russian national team won the overall team event with three gold, four silver and two bronze and medals. The general secretary of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev commented on the results of the tournament to the "Russian National Team" portal. Agency "All Sport" quotes.

20:33 12.06.2018
The Russian women's national boxing team won the Bulgarian European Championship in the overall team event
Today, June 12, in Sofia (Bulgaria) the European Boxing Championship among women has come to the end. 10 sets of awards were played. The Russian national team won the overall team event with three gold, four silver and two bronze and medals. The second were the Bulgarians (3-1-2), the third - the Finns (2-0-0), the fourth - the Italians (1-0-2), the fifth - the Dutch (1-0-0), the sixth - the Turkish women (0- 3-1). In terms of the total number of awards, the first are Russian women (9), the second are Bulgarians (6), the third are Ukrainian and Turkish women (4 each). This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

20:29 12.06.2018
Kristina Tkacheva - silver medalist of the European Boxing Championship in the weight category over 81 kg
Today, June 12, in Sofia (Bulgaria), the finals of the European Women's Boxing Championship ended. Russian woman Kristina Tkacheva fought the first fight in the tournament in the weight category over 81 kg. She started with the final, in which she lost to Italian Flavia Severin. Despite the fact that Tkacheva could not win a single victory in the ring, she became the silver medalist of the European Championship. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

20:14 12.06.2018
Maria Urakova - European boxing champion in the weight category up to 81 kg
Today, June 12, the finals of the European Women's Boxing Championship are being held in Sofia (Bulgaria). Russian woman Maria Urakova won gold in the category up to 81 kg. In the final she defeated Elif Guneri from Turkey. In the weight category up to 75 kg, the Dutch woman Nochka Fontaine took the lead. Russian Darima Sandakova finished the fight in the quarterfinals. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

19:33 12.06.2018
Yaroslava Yakushina lost in the final of the European boxing championship
Today, June 12, the finals of the European Women's Boxing Championship are being held in Sofia (Bulgaria). Russian Yaroslava Yakushina became the silver medalist in the category up to 69 kg. In the decisive fight for the title by the decision of the judges, she lost to the Finnish Elina Gustafsson. Bronze was won by German Nadine Apetz and Italian Assanta Kanfora. Bulgarian Meliz Yunuzova won in the category up to 64 kg. Silver - from Turkish woman Sema Kaliskan, bronze - from Russian Ekaterina Dynnik and Ukrainian Maria Badulina. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

18:43 12.06.2018
Olympic medalist Anastasia Belyakova - silver medalist of the European Championship in the category up to 60 kg
Today, June 12, the finals of the European Women's Boxing Championship are being held in Sofia (Bulgaria). The bronze medalist of the Olympic Games Anastasia Belyakova won silver in the weight category up to 60 kg. In the final, by the decision of the judges, she lost to the Finnish woman Mira Potkonen. The bronze was taken by the Bulgarian Denitsa Eliseeva and the Irish Kelly Harrington. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

18:22 12.06.2018
Daria Abramova - silver medalist of the European Championship in Sofia in weight up to 57 kg
Today, June 12, the finals of the European Women's Boxing Championship are being held in Sofia (Bulgaria). Russian Daria Abramova in the final of the category up to 57 kg lost to the Bulgarian Stanimira Petrova. Bronze - Mona Mestian from France and Michaela Walsh from Ireland. In the category up to 54 kg, Bulgarian Stoika Petrova won gold, French Dolphin Mancini won silver, Russian Victoria Kuleshova and Italian Arianna Delaurenti won bronze. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

17:35 12.06.2018
Svetlana Soluyanova - European boxing champion in the category up to 51 kg
Today, June 12, the finals of the European Women's Boxing Championship are being held in Sofia (Bulgaria). Russian Svetlana Soluyanova became the European champion in the weight category up to 51 kg, defeating Buze Chakiroglu of Turkey in the final. Bronze went to Belarusian Yana Burym and Bulgarian Gabriela Dimitrova. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

17:20 12.06.2018
Ekaterina Paltseva - winner of the European Boxing Championship in Sofia
Today, June 12, the finals of the European Women's Boxing Championship are being held in Sofia (Bulgaria). Russian Ekaterina Paltseva won gold in the up to 48 kg weight category, defeating the Bulgarian Sevda Asenova in the final. The bronze medalists were Romanian Steluta Duta and Ukrainian Anna Okhota. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

08:32 12.06.2018
Seven Russian women reached the final of the European Boxing Championship in Sofia; Victoria Kuleshova and Ekaterina Dynnik - bronze medalists
Today, June 12, the finals of the European Women's Boxing Championship will be held in Sofia (Bulgaria). The Russian national team will compete for seven gold medals. In the semifinals, the victories were won by Ekaterina Paltseva (up to 48 kg), Svetlana Soluyanova (up to 51 kg), Daria Abramova (up to 57 kg), Anastasia Belyakova (up to 60 kg), Yaroslav Yakushina (up to 69 kg) and Maria Urakova (up to 81 kg) ). Kristina Tkacheva (over 81 kg) will start the championship from the final. Victoria Kuleshova (up to 54 kg) and Ekaterina Dynnik (up to 64 kg) were defeated in the semifinals, becoming bronze medalists. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

22:05 09.06.2018
Nine Russian women guaranteed medals at the European Boxing Championships in Sofia
Today, June 9, in Sofia (Bulgaria), the participants in the semifinals of the European Boxing Championship among women have been determined. The Russian national team suffered one loss - in the weight category up to 75 kg, Darima Sandakova lost in the quarterfinals to the Dutch woman Nuchka Fontaine. We qualified for the semifinals and guaranteed at least bronze medals Ekaterina Paltseva (up to 48 kg), Svetlana Soluyanova (up to 51 kg), Victoria Kuleshova (up to 54 kg), Daria Abramova (up to 57 kg), Anastasia Belyakova (up to 60 kg) , Ekaterina Dynnik (up to 64 kg), Yaroslava Yakushina (up to 69 kg) and Maria Urakova (up to 81 kg). Christina Tkacheva (over 81 kg) has not yet entered the ring. She will start the European Championship with the final, guaranteeing at least silver. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

19:23 05.06.2018
Umar Kremlev: the team was tasked with bringing five gold medals and the first team place from the European Championship
Today, June 5, in Sofia (Bulgaria), the European Women's Boxing Championship started. The Russian national team expects to win in 10 weight categories - five gold medals. This was announced to the press service of the Russian Olympic Committee by the general secretary of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev. Agency "All Sport" quotes.

17:56 05.06.2018
Schedule of the European Women's Boxing Championships in Bulgaria
On June 5-12, Sofia (Bulgaria) will host the European Women's Boxing Championship. There will be medals in 10 weight categories. From June 5 to June 9, preliminary fights will take place, on the 11th - the semi-finals, on the 12th - the finals. The tournament schedule is reported by the All Sport Agency.

18:29 04.06.2018
Olympic medalist Anastasia Belyakova will lead the Russian national team at the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria
The European Women's Boxing Championship will take place on June 5-12 in Sofia (Bulgaria). The Russian national team includes 10 athletes. The team will be headed by the bronze medalist of the 2016 Olympic Games Anastasia Belyakova. Svetlana Soluyanova (up to 51 kg), Belyakova (up to 60 kg) and Darima Sandakova (up to 75 kg) will represent Russia in the Olympic scales at the current European Championship. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

10:10 09.05.2018
Umar Kremlev: our proposal to hold the European Women's Championship was not accepted - since RUSADA was not reinstated
Russia applied for women's championship Europe in boxing after Poland's refusal, but was refused - since the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) was not reinstated. As a result, the tournament will be held not on May 10-19 in Wladyslavovo (Poland), but on June 4-13 in Sofia (Bulgaria). The details of the situation in an interview with the National Team of Russia portal were revealed by the Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev. Agency "All Sport" quotes.

18:01 30.03.2018
Alexander Chernoivanov approved as the head coach of the Russian women's national boxing team
Today, March 30, the Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation Pavel Kolobkov signed an order approving Alexander Chernoivanov as the head coach of the Russian women's national boxing team. Chernoivanov has been acting as head coach since January 1, 2018 after Ivan Shidlovsky left the post. The All Sport Agency was informed about this by the Russian Boxing Federation (FBI).

11:43 25.03.2018
Umar Kremlev: we will submit an application for Ulan-Ude to host the 2021 Women's World Boxing Championship
Yesterday, on March 24, the Russian boxing championship among women ended in Ulan-Ude. The FBI Secretary General Umar Kremlev commented on the results of the tournament to the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation (FBI). Agency "All Sport" quotes.

09:40 25.03.2018
Olympic medalist Anastasia Belyakova won the Russian Championship in Ulan-Ude
Yesterday, on March 24, the Russian boxing championship among women ended in Ulan-Ude. 153 athletes representing 43 regions competed for awards in 10 weight categories. In particular, in the weight category up to 60 kg, the 2014 world champion, bronze medalist of the 2016 Olympic Games Anastasia Belyakova won. The names of all the winners and prize-winners of the Russian championship are reported by the All Sport Agency.

23:46 04.02.2018
AIBA: IOC decision is disappointing - more time is needed for reforms
The International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) has released a letter from AIBA Executive Committee Member and Interim Administrator Pat Fiacco in response to threats from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to consider excluding boxing from the 2018 Youth Olympic Games and 2020 Olympic Games. The reason is dissatisfaction with the report on the progress of the reform of AIBA. The All Sport Agency quotes Pat Fiacco.

16:44 27.11.2017
Anastasia Shamonova and Kristina Tkacheva won the women's world boxing championship; Molchanova, Dynnik, Sychugova and Rybak are winners
The world boxing championship among girls took place in Guwahati (India). The Russians became the second in the team event with two gold and four silver awards. Anastasia Shamonova (up to 75 kg) and Kristina Tkacheva (over 81 kg) won. Silver was won by Ekaterina Molchanova (up to 51 kg), Ekaterina Dynnik (up to 64 kg), Natalia Sychugova (up to 69 kg) and Anastasia Rybak (up to 81 kg). This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

21:14 08.10.2017
Magomed Omarov won the Grozny Russian boxing championship in the weight over 91 kg
Today, October 8, the Russian boxing championship among men ended in Grozny. European Champion 2011 Magomed Omarov won gold in the weight category over 91 kg, defeating Maxim Babanin in the final. Ruslan Chobanov and Ivan Veryasov took bronze. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

20:56 08.10.2017
Sadam Magomedov - Russian boxing champion in the category up to 91 kg
Today, October 8, the Russian boxing championship among men is coming to an end in Grozny. Sadam Magomedov won in the weight category up to 91 kg. Silver - Ilya Kvasnikov, bronze - Vasily Zveryan and Shamil Mansurov. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

20:35 08.10.2017
Olympic bronze medalist Andrei Zamkova - five-time Russian boxing champion
Today, October 8, the Russian boxing championship among men continues in Grozny. Bronze medalist of the 2012 Olympic Games, finalist of the 2009 World Championship Andrei Zamkova became a five-time champion of Russia. In the final of the category up to 69 kg, he defeated Khariton Agrbu. Shamil Malsagov and Stepan Khitaryan finished their fight in the semifinals. This was reported by the All Sport Agency.

The Russian boxing championship has ended in Samara. This year the tournament brought together most of the strongest athletes in the country. There were many holders of registered Olympic licenses. In some weight categories, several Russians received Olympic licenses. And, as you know, only one athlete can represent a country in one weight category. It was the Russian championship that was supposed to give the answer, who is more worthy of a trip to the Olympics.

In addition, there were many other intrigues. The leaders of Russian boxing were famous, but everyone was waiting for new names. One of the discoveries of the tournament was Timur Pirdamov from Samara, who won a bronze medal.

However, this is not the only medal won by Samara athletes. A boxer from Novokuibyshevsk, Vasily Vetkin, reached the final of the competition. Vetkin fought for victory. And he got it!

But first things first

Up to 49 kg

In this weight category, Bator Sagaluev (Republic of Buryatia - Khabarovsk Territory) and Balik Galanov (Moscow Region - Republic of Buryatia) reached the final. Bator took revenge from his rival for the defeat in the quarterfinals of last year's Russian championship. Although the fight turned out to be very equal. This is evidenced by the final score - 2: 1, not 3: 0.

Dorzho Shargakshanov, coach of the 2015 Russian champion Bator Sagaluev: “ Balik and I ( Galanov - Auth.) have already boxed. We know him well. He is a three-time Russian champion. A very strong opponent. But today we were lucky. The guys boxed with dignity. I think Bator just outplayed his opponent. Was more accurate and freely worked out the fight. Technically stronger.

I think that Bator had a very good competition in general. It is unlikely that in his fights the judges had questions about the winner. His technical and tactical skills were up to the mark. "

Balik GalanovFor the seventh time I have boxed in the final of the national championships. I won three times. And, behold, the fourth silver. We meet with Bator for the second time. Last year I won it in the quarterfinals of the Russian championship. This time it was not possible to repeat the success. The defeat in the final for me is, of course, a disappointment. In the first round, I worked as it should. The second round didn't work out for me a little. The third, like the first, boxed with dignity. But the judges gave 2: 1. Probably on the case.

With their tactics and physical condition I'm happy at the tournament. Now at the training camp I will prove my skills to the coaches ”.

Up to 52 kg

This is the main weight category for the Samara public. A local athlete, Vasily Vetkin, reached the final here. He was opposed by Hovik Hovhannisyan (Moscow region - Republic of Dagestan). Both boxers are strong enough, but few doubted that Vetkin would be able to win in home championship... And so it happened. The Samara Region has a champion again!

Vasily Vetkin, champion of Russia 2015: “ Last year I was unable to compete in the final due to a cut. But this is a combat situation, a combat moment. Now fate has returned the favor. The opponent was very tough today. It was necessary to give all the best. But it cannot be otherwise, this is the final. I am very glad that I won. Because I was very nervous before the fight. Slept badly. But I always sleep badly before fights. It is usually possible to fall asleep only in the morning and sleep for a couple of hours.

The fact that the championship was held in Samara has both pluses and minuses. On the one hand, this is a big responsibility: friends, parents, acquaintances, relatives, and the whole city. Everyone looks, gets sick, worries. This is an additional load. But, on the other hand, it is support. And in some sense it is easier that everyone is rooting for you.

This year at the moment is the most difficult in my career. Far from being the most successful. Therefore, I was preparing very seriously for the championship. I was completely focused on the championship. I am very glad to become a two-time champion of the country!

Now my immediate plans are to get some sleep, take a break from moral stress, competition, heal wounds.

I don’t know yet whether I will participate in competitions for getting a ticket to the Olympics. In boxing, there are big changes in the selection for the Olympic Games. We already have 2 licenses in many weight categories. Therefore, everything can be.

Who is mine main rival? Many believe that Misha Aloyan. And I can’t say for sure. Misha is already an older boxer. He has an Olympic license. And if he goes to the Olympics, then I think this is one of his last tournaments. And then there are several strong, younger athletes at once ”.

Up to 56 kg

Vladimir Nikitin ( Belgorod region) - holder of the Olympic license. In the final, he was opposed by a young boxer from the Novosibirsk region - Shakhriyor Akhmedov. The fight turned out to be ambiguous, as well as the decision of the judges to give the victory to Nikitin. At least, this was the opinion of a considerable part of the public, who called Akhmedov "a real champion" after the fight. The athlete himself was either upset because of the decision of the judges, or was still happy with the second place, but during the awarding ceremony he could not resist and let out a tear. There was a very touching moment.

Shakhriyor Akhmedov, silver medalist of the 2015 Russian Championship: “ On the one hand, of course, I'm glad that I made it to the final. But it’s a shame that I didn’t win. But it happens, it's boxing. The main thing is not to become limp, but to move on. I think I will be fine in the future.

As for the final, I had a worthy opponent. They already know him better. He has a license for the Olympics. And I'm a beginner. I think this could have influenced the decision of the judges.

And I think I won over Vladimir. In all rounds I was stronger, better! In the future I will try to show myself. At the moment, I think this is the main achievement in my career. But I hope that soon I won't be able to say so.

The judges decided to sweeten Shakhriyer's pill, announcing him the winner in the "Technical and tactical training" nomination.

Up to 60 kg

Dmitry Polyansky (Belgorod Region) and Artur Subkhankulov (Republic of Bashkortostan) reached the final. Of course, Polyansky was considered the favorite, and Subkhankulov was a dark horse. However, the athlete from Bashkortostan had a good fight, but this was not enough to win. Dmitry Polyansky became the champion of the country.

It is noteworthy that Artur Subkhankulova is coached by Maria Karabanova. The only female coach at this Russian championship.

Maria Karabanova, coach of the silver medalist of the 2015 Russian championship Artur Subkhankulov: “ I have many wards. At first, maybe there were problems with the guys. But now there is complete mutual understanding. We have been working with Arthur for 9 years. This is my most successful pupil. His second place is the best result in my career. But I'm upset. The fight turned out, in principle, as we had planned. A little failed, maybe the first round. It was better to start.

Polyansky is a renowned boxer, high class, very experienced. Therefore, in order to win, we needed to be more confident, more powerful. "

Up to 64 kg

Armen Zakaryan (Novosibirsk Region) has already earned an Olympic license and was the undisputed favorite in his weight category at the Russian Championship. In the final, he coped with his less experienced rival - Grigory Lizunenko (UGRA).

Alexander Lebzyak, head coach of the Russian national team: “ Armen is a titled athlete. Won in class. Somewhere he outwitted an opponent, somewhere he held them back. At the same time, it cannot be said that he gave all his best. I played the whole tournament very confidently ".

Up to 69 kg

This is by far the most intriguing fight of the final day of the 2015 Russian Championship. Rajab Butaev (Republic of Dagestan - Rostov Region) and Andrei Zamkova (Moscow Region - Khabarovsk Territory) determined which of them would go to the Olympics. The fight was very emotional and intense. Not for life, but for death. After the second round, Zamkovy opened a wound - the consequences of the cut he received in the semifinals. However, this did not prevent the athlete from continuing the fight and winning. Andrei Zamkova became the champion of Russia, and now it is he who must go to the Olympic Games.

Gennady Ryzhikov, coach of the 2015 Russian champion Andrei Zamkovy: “ At first they wanted to bring Andrei and Rajab together in the first fight, as it was in the weight category up to 75 kg. But in this case, the loser does not get into the national team. Therefore, we decided to go through the entire tournament, to test ourselves. It turned out that the preparation was good. We had 2 stages of training. We went to Kislovodsk ourselves, the second camp was with the Moscow region. Everything went well. As you can see for yourself, Andrei is in complete order with his "physics". Technical and tactical training is also at the level.

In the last championship, Andrei lost to Butaev, and in this fight he definitely outplayed him. Andrey's class is higher, we will prepare for the Olympic Games! "

Andrey Zamkova, champion of Russia 2015: " I went here only to win. I'm glad it worked out. Before the final, of course, I was nervous. Not without it. But this is not my first Russian championship, not my first final. Overcame myself. Came out and proved that I am the champion of Russia!

The rival in the final was not surprised by anything. And I performed the task of a coach. It was necessary to move, work as number two, get ahead, throw punches. It didn't always work out, but I often did. The main thing was not to give in to emotions.

I got a cut back in the semifinals. It just didn't have time to heal. In the second round, Rajab and I hit our heads, and I was bleeding again. The doctors quickly stopped the bleeding, and I continued the fight.

Now, in theory, I have to go to the Olympics, if everything is all right. There for me good result there will be only gold! "

Up to 75 kg

In this weight category, the main fight, on the contrary, took place a long time ago. In the very first fight, Olympic license holders Artem Chebotarev (Moscow Region - Saratov Region) and Petr Khamukov (St. Petersburg) met each other. Pyotr Khamukov won this battle, after which he did not continue his performance at the championship. After all main task- to win the right to go to the Olympics - he fulfilled.

In the absence of the leaders of the national team, Maxim Koptyakov (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug) and Andrey Kovalchuk (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug) made their way to the final. The victory was celebrated by Kovalchuk.

Andrey Kovalchuk, champion of Russia 2015: “ My final fight didn’t have time to start, but it was already over. I got a cut in the semi-finals. And in the final, we collided heads with an opponent. My wound opened, and I started bleeding heavily. They could not stop her. Therefore, the fight was stopped. And I won on points. Before the cut, I tried to fulfill my plan: to put pressure, to attack. "

Up to 81 kg

Georgy Kushitashvili (Moscow Region) and Imam Khatayev (Chechen Republic) met in the final, defeating Timur Pirdamov, a Samara athlete in the semifinals. Kushitashvili celebrated the victory. George, perhaps, became the main discovery of the tournament. Before the championship, few believed that the athlete would surpass all his more experienced opponents. And the 19-year-old boy showed his strength to everyone.

Bato Batuev, coach of the 2015 Russian champion Georgy Kushitashvili: “ Before the tournament, of course, I did not expect that Georgy would be able to win. He is only 19 years old. The weight is serious. I considered Daniel Shved to be the main contender for the victory. We beat him in the semifinals.

Although at first we had a task - to get into the prizes. However, before the final, I already considered Georgy a favorite. He showed himself so well in the tournament. Although the battle was expected to be tough. Khataev is a good master. We built a battle according to the old Soviet school: the shuttle. Fight - shuttle - further fight.

I had another ward - Balik Galanov (up to 49 kg). True, we have not been working with him for about 4 months. But I was still worried about him, although I didn't get to watch his fight. But I congratulate him on good performance at the championship! "

Up to 91 kg

Everyone considered Alexei Egorov to be the unambiguous favorite ( Kaluga region). Russia has two Olympic licenses in this weight category. Egorov has one of them. The second - at Evgeny Tishchenko, but the athlete did not come to Samara for the championship. Alexey Egorov confidently reached the final, where he had to fight with Sadam Magomedov (Vladimir region - Republic of Dagestan). And then the thunder struck! It was Magomedov who won the battle and, to the surprise of many, became the champion of Russia.

Sadam Magomedov, champion of Russia 2015: “ I had a rather complicated calendar. I got into 5 fights. For myself, I thought the main thing was not to get injured before the final, not to get cut in order to fight for the first place. I really wanted to win. Last year, I just lost to Yegorov in the semifinals. Before that, he beat me one more time. So I wanted revenge. Thank God that everything worked out! Completed his task. I knew that my opponent likes to work as number one, a security official. He goes forward all the time, doesn't think too much about protection. Therefore, I tried to work on counterattacks. Of course, there is still work to do. I will try".

Over 91 kg

Magomed Omarov (Moscow Region - Republic of Dagestan) and Maxim Babanin ( Volgograd region). Experts considered the athlete from Volgograd to be the favorite in this pair. And Maxim did not allow a sensation, becoming the champion of Russia for the first time in his career.

Sergey Baghdasaryan, coach of the 2015 Russian champion Maxim Babanin: “ For us, this is not the first tournament, not the second, and even far from the third. We have been pushing hard on the door since 2008. Since then, Maxim has already been 4 times the second and 2 times the third. And, behold, from the seventh time we did it!

We knew our opponent in the final well. Maxim had boxed with him four times before. Max won twice, Omarov twice. I set up Maxim so that he took the initiative into his own hands and constantly hung on the opponent. Of course, it turned out a little nervous. But Maxim completed the installation.

Maxim, you know what makes it different. He was not nervous before the fight. Experience, you will not say anything. He has already boxed with the Cubans. By the way, today Tyson Fury won against Wladimir Klitschko, and 7 years ago Maxim won against Fury in the European Championship final!

In this weight category, our country does not yet have an Olympic license. We will fight. A bad soldier who does not dream of becoming a general! "

Alexander Kurochkin
Photo by Vildan Gimatdinov and from the FBI website

President of the Boxing Federation of the Samara Region A.A. Korolev satisfied: with the support of the government and the ministry of sports of the province, he did everything to prove that our region remains one of the leading on the boxing map of Russia, and we have someone to delegate to the Olympic team. Only the peculiarities of the system for obtaining a personalized Olympic license, which gives the right to compete in Rio 2016, do not yet allow us to count on the fact that Vasily Vetkin next summer will represent the Samara region at the main tournament of the four years.

“In weight up to 52 kg, the nominal Olympic license from Russia has Misha Aloyan... And at the moment he will represent the country at the Olympics in this weight - we have already confirmed his candidacy in the national team, "said the executive director of the Russian Boxing Federation, winner of the European and World Championships E.B. Sudakov.

The VK correspondent saw such a full house for the first time in the MTL Arena: the spectators took all the seats on the stands and in the stalls, and in the hall and on the street there were still numerous boxing fans who did not have enough seats. They, listening to the announcements of the commentator and the roar of the stands, tried to imagine what was happening in the ring at that moment.

“For the fans of the Samara region, the main fight is the final with the participation of fellow countryman Vasily Vetkin. But every fight is interesting here. The championship was great. The organizing committee, headed by Andrey Korolev, held a tournament with heart, as a result of which the composition of the national team for the next Olympic cycle is being formed. After the 2016 Olympics, many old-timers of the national team will leave - some become professionals, some will end their careers in boxing. And Vasily is a young athlete, and if he trains and progresses, he will be the first number of the national team and can become a participant in the next Olympics, ”Sudakov handed out advances to Vetkin.

In the final, Vetkin boxed in the second pair. On the "warm-up" he performed "muhachi" - in the weight up to 49 kg became the champion of the country Bator Sagulaev from Buryatia, defeating his fellow countryman Balika Galanova... With an opponent in the final - Hovik Hovhannisyan(Moscow region / Dagestan) - Vetkin has already met and won at his first "gold" championship - in Khabarovsk, in 2013. But, judging by the first round of the fight in Samara, Hovik was ready to take revenge: using the advantage in height and attacking more variedly, Hovhannisyan, according to him, won the first round. “Vasya, left! Vasya, hit it first - you're late! " - prompts from the audience rushed from all sides. And after each successful action of the main boxing hope of the Samara region Vasily Vetkin - loud applause. And when the boxers collided with their heads, silence hung in the hall. On a huge monitor, they showed Hovhannisyan's broken eyebrow, from which blood was gushing. The referee stopped the fight - Hovik could not continue the fight. By the number of points scored by that time, Vetkin won.

“I shook hands with my fellow countryman, two-time champion of Russia Vasily Vetkin and his coach Yuri Nikolaevich Khoroshev... On December 15, we will host a boxing tournament for the mayor's prizes. We will celebrate our champion there, "the head of the Novokuibyshevsk administration told VK. A.A. Konovalov... And the president handed the championship belt to Vetkin regional federation A.A. Korolev.

The second medal of the Samara region was brought by the 19-year-old Timur Pirdamov. A native of Tyumen entered SamSTU together with his older brother - a master of sports in boxing Tagir Pirdamov and won the right to compete at the national championship in Samara. And already being the winner of the championship of Russia and Europe among youths, he won his first medal among adults, performing in the category of 81 kg. In the semifinals, he lost to an experienced vice-champion of the Russian Federation Imam Khatayev from Chechnya - 0: 3 and together with Daniel Shved from Vologda climbed to the third step of the podium.

"I am disappointed that I was not able to complete the final fight."

Two-time Russian boxing champion Vasily Vetkin from Novokuibyshevsk accepted congratulations calmly and casually.

I'm glad, but I keep my emotions inside. However, I am disappointed that we did not manage to complete our final battle with Hovik Hovhannisyan from an opponent's eyebrow cut. The situation seems to be typical - we collided heads. And no one is to blame for this. But I immediately apologized to Hovik for this clash. We are friends with him, we constantly communicate at the training camp. And I certainly didn't want to end my final that way.

- You have already defeated Ogannisian at the 2013 Russian Championship. Compare these fights.

Both turned out to be complex and spectacular. At the Russian Championship in Khabarovsk, we had a completely semifinal match, and the judges gave me the victory. I started the fight well in Samara, but the ending of the first round was unsuccessful for me. But the second round, in my opinion, I won confidently. And then we collided heads. Ovik has a broken eyebrow, I have a huge bump.

- The 2014 Russian champion Misha Aloyan did not come to Samara ...

I am calm about this. He would have come to Samara - I would have gone to a duel with him if I had reached the final. And he showed me what my coach taught me over 12 years of boxing. I didn't come - I became a two-time national champion at home. Do I have a chance to get to the 2016 Olympics and will I participate in qualifying tournaments? Do not know.