Fr om 4 to 10 April, the Novaya Liga curling club in Moscow hosted the Russian Curling Championship for deaf athletes under 22. The tournament featured nine teams—four men’s and five women’s—representing five regions across the country.

Over five competitive days, teams battled on the ice, each determined to prove their skill. Players took turns sliding heavy stones across the smooth surface, aiming to land as close as possible to the center of the target, known as the "home." Strategy was key—athletes not only had to place their own stones precisely but also knock out their opponents’ to gain an advantage.

What makes curling unique is its blend of physical skill, precision, and tactical thinking. Players don’t just throw stones—they calculate trajectories, account for ice conditions, and use special brushes to adjust the stone’s path. It’s chess on ice, wh ere every move demands careful decision-making, and teamwork is the ultimate key to success. Much of the credit goes to the skippers (captains), whose strategic leadership played a crucial role in securing victories.

Tournament Results:

Juniors (Men):

1st place - Moscow 1 (Daniil Osipov, Maxim Iudakov, Vladislav Rabinovich, Ivan Vorobiev, Maxim Komissarov)

2nd place - Udmurt Republic (Pavel Mescheryakov, Alexander Mitroshkin, Lev Bannikov, Danil Volkov, Pavel Samovolkin)

3rd place - Moscow 2 (Mark Vasiliev, Arsen Sharapov, Stanislav Ponomarev, Mikhail Storozhenko, Daniil Naumov)

Juniors (Women):

1st place - Moscow 1 (Daria Kulbashevskaya, Zalma Yushayeva, Anastasia Naumova, Arina Karpova, Amelia Batryshina)

2nd place - Moscow 2 (Olga Kornaukhova, Elizaveta Fanysheva, Tatiana Ostretsova, Milena Safina, Veronika Nikituk)

3rd place - St. Petersburg (Sofia Sukhobok, Alisa Pavlycheva, Pelageya Geraseva, Milana Firsenkova).

RESULTS

Evgeny Tavyrikov, Head Coach of the Russian National Curling Team: “The Russian Curling Championship was held at a high level. Teams have significantly improved their throwing technique compared to last year, and new talents have emerged. The competition was fierce, as the results will determine Russia’s junior national team for the upcoming CIS Winter Spartakiade. Many participants will also compete in the Russian Championship in Sirius in just 10 days—proof that these juniors can hold their own against adult teams. We wish them the best of luck!”

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Text: Nurlan Tazhigulov, Sofia Rumiantseva, Maria Mazhenina

Photo: Sofia Rumiantseva

Translation: Daria Kudelina