The Russian Judo Championship for boys and girls started in the Altai Territory
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On November 9, the grand opening of the national judo championship among boys and girls under 18 took place in Barnaul. The competition in memory of the legendary Vladimir Dmitrievich Shkalov in the Titov Arena will last until November 12.
As part of the opening, a festive fashion show took place – 70 regions of Russia marched with their flags. In total, almost eight hundred athletes came to Barnaul from all over the country. The guests and participants were greeted by Deputy Chairman of the Regional Government Denis Gubin.
“This year is sad because Vladimir Dmitrievich Shkalov left us, but his work lives on. The tournament dedicated to his memory shows that the history of the legendary wrestlers is remembered in the Altai region. I think that the stars of this tournament carry a piece of this legendary hero and glorify his name,” he said. Denis Gubin recalled that the great athlete has always helped develop sports in the region: tournaments named after him have been held in the region for more than 20 years, and since 2010 a children’s and youth sports school named after Vladimir Dmitrievich has been operating.
The speaker of the AKZS, Alexander Romanenko, and the President of the Judo Federation, Sergei Soloveichik, also gave a speech.
In addition, the children and grandchildren of the international master of sports in judo, vice-president of the Russian Judo Federation, world champion, champion of the USSR Vladimir Shkalov were present at the opening.
The Altai Territory team included 28 athletes. A total of 17 medals will be awarded in all weight categories at the competition.
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