Olympic champions launched the work of the Udokan sports center in Chita

In Chita, on October 1, the grand opening of the freestyle wrestling hall launched the work of the Udokan multifunctional sports center, which was renovated and equipped with everything necessary with the financial assistance of the Udokan Copper company. Olympic champions, guests of the Russian Boxing Championship taking place in the Trans-Baikal capital from September 29 to October 8, also came to congratulate the guys and hold master classes for them. This was reported by the correspondent of “MK in Chita” from the scene.

The “Olympic Landing” included the Olympic champion, world champion, two-time European champion and Honored Master of Sports of Russia Alexander Povetkin, Olympic champion Rakhim Chakhkiev and world boxing champion Denis Lebedev. The guests of honor of the event were also the Governor of the Trans-Baikal Territory Alexander Osipov, Secretary General of the Russian Sports Federation Tatiana Kiriyenko, Deputy Chairman of the Regional Government Tatiana Tsympilova, City Manager of Chita Alexander Sapozhnikov.

In 2021, thanks to the Udokan Copper company, a Thai boxing hall was opened in the complex, and today the doors of the freestyle wrestling hall, fully equipped with equipment, opened wide. The presence in the sports complex of everything necessary for the children to be able to discover, show and improve their talents in various sports, the head of the region emphasized.

“Here with us are people who have reached the highest peaks, become world, Olympic champions, won a huge number of prizes and medals,” Alexander Osipov addressed the pupils of the center. “They are ready to share this great strength and energy, they do not hide any secrets of their professional skills, they treat you with love, so we will create all the opportunities for you.”

A native of Transbaikalia, the world professional boxing champion Alexander Bakhtin said that he felt great joy for the children, who now have the opportunity to train in comfortable and safe conditions.

“I want to thank everyone involved in the opening of such a magnificent sports center! I am very pleased and excited to be here today. I want to wish that as many children as possible come to these halls, that they are trained by qualified specialists, and that the young athletes themselves take the top places on the pedestals,” he said.

“Today is a significant day for the Trans-Baikal sports,” the President of the Regional Wrestling Federation, Dashinima Batobolotov, shared his opinion. “Such a wonderful hall is opening and, I think, only worthy guys will come out of it, who will represent the Trans-Baikal Territory and our country.”

According to Yulia Shabala, Deputy Director General of the Udokan Med company, the creation of the Udokan sports complex will open the way to big-time sports for hundreds of young people.

“And even if not everyone chooses a career as an athlete, regular training, overcoming difficulties, the ability to set goals and win is a contribution to the development of a harmonious and successful personality. Therefore, supporting sports for us as a company, for our shareholders is one of the priority areas of social policy,” she concluded.

The sports center “Udokan” for young Transbaikalians has become not only a place of power, but also a ticket to a great sports future. Today, 715 children and teenagers are engaged in the center, and 14 trainers work with them.

The coach-teacher of the SShOR Alexei Rachenko admitted that the new gyms for him and his students have already become family.

“The kids love everything. Before that, we practiced literally in the basements, now there is more light and space. The area is enough for a small room with a separate room with a simulator. We have about 40 people involved,” he said.

Formerly “MK in Chita” wrotethat the Russian Boxing Championship was solemnly opened in Chita, in which more than 300 participants from 70 regions of the country will take part.