Fr om 25 to 28 April, the Russian Armwrestling Cup took place at the Sports Palace “Trudovie Reservi” in Kurgan, featuring 37 athletes from nine regions of Russia.

The event opened with a ceremonial welcome, wh ere participants were greeted by: Sergey Motorin, Head of the Kurgan Region Department of Physical Culture and Sports; Vladimir Mordovin, Chairman of the Kurgan Regional Branch of the All-Russian Sports Federation of Sports of the Deaf; Andrey Guba, International Category Chief Referee in Armwrestling, Senior Coach of the Russian National Armwrestling Team and Deputy Chairman of the Kurgan National Armwrestling Federation.

Speakers wished the competitors luck and success in their battles.

Over two days of intense competition, athletes clashed on two armwrestling tables across nine weight categories (six for men, three for women). The tournament served as a key selection event, helping identify top contenders for the Russian national team while strengthening the sports reserve. Participants competed for nine sets of medals, as well as team cups.

Additionally, on the final day, the Transurals Open Cup was held in the men’s absolute weight class, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945). The podium featured:

1st place ― Anvar Merzhuev (Chechen Republic),

2nd place ― Ilia Melikhov (Novosibirsk Region),

3rd place ― Maxim Viazovkin (Samara Region).

RESULTS

Team Standings (Combined Event):

1st place ― Kurgan Region

2nd place ― Chechen Republic

3rd place ― Novosibirsk Region

Andrey Guba, Head Coach of the Russian National Armwrestling Team: “The tournament was excellently organized, with top-tier conditions for athletes and referees. As senior coach, I extend my sincere gratitude to the referees for their fair and seamless work, to the organizers for their dedication to this sporting celebration, and to the OSFSG leadership for their trust, collaboration, and belief in our strength and future”.

Text: Nurlan Tazhigulov, Olga Troinikova

Photo: Natalie Muratova

Translation: Daria Kudelina