Male Head Coach Russian team Viktor Farkhutdinov told that a friendly atmosphere reigned at the World Boxing Championship in Tashkent and there was no negative attitude towards the national team from rivals.
Tashkent hosts the world championship, which will end on May 14. On Tuesday, May 9, the 1/8 finals of the tournament will end. Competitions are held in 13 weight categories. The prize money for the tournament will be $5.2 million. Winners will receive $200,000, silver medalists $100,000 and bronze medalists $50,000. According to the decision of the IBA, Russian boxers participate in the world championships with national attributes.
All is well at the World Cup. Food and accommodation are excellent, all necessary conditions are created. In the morning we have exercises at the stadium, and there is no question about the organization. It’s very nice that we take part in the World Championship with a flag and an anthem. I would like to win as many gold medals as possible so that the guys stand on a podium and sing the anthem of the Russian Federation. Regarding the friendly attitude of our team, there is no problem. We communicate with everyone, there are no disagreements. This is the most pleasant thing – we are defending our homeland, – Farkhutdinov told .
On Tuesday, Igor Sviridchenkov (up to 71 kg), Imam Khataev (up to 80 kg, both in the afternoon), Dmitry Dvali (up to 54 kg), Tarkhan Idigov (up to 67 kg) and Pavel Sosulin (up to 75 kg, three-night session). All fights on May 9 from 11:55 a.m. (Moscow time) will be broadcast live by the Match! Fighter”.
Source : MatchTV
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