The head coach of the Novosibirsk region sambo team, Sergey Lepyakhov, died in the area of a special military operation (SVO), according to the website of the regional sports sambo school.
Lepyakhov was 50 years old. He has led the team since 2016.
– Our comrade, colleague, friend, Sergei Vladimirovich Lepyakhov, has died. Sergei Vladimirovich volunteered to go to the front, where he died heroically in battle, on the front line, as a man and a warrior die, defending their homeland.
We share the bitterness of irreparable loss and mourn with relatives, friends, and express our sincere condolences to those who knew and loved Sergei Vladimirovich.
For many generations of Novosibirsk sambo wrestlers, and especially for Pervomaytsev, Sergey Vladimirovich was and will remain a man with a capital letter, for many athletes not just a trainer – a father! A professional, a man of clear and active citizenship, an open soul and a big heart, a steely character – a true patriot of our country. He has done a lot for the development of our sport of sambo, since 2016 he has been leading the sambo team of the Novosibirsk region.
Sergei Vladimirovich has always been distinguished by increased responsibility, high standards for himself and his colleagues, a sense of duty and openness. Throughout his life he worked tirelessly, raised a whole galaxy of bright and talented athletes, champions, masters of sports and was a true example for our youth. Sincere, honest, uncompromising in work and a touching family man, a true friend, a true comrade, ready to help in difficult times.
His brilliant memory will forever be etched in our hearts. With my sincere condolences, the Novosibirsk SAMBO family, message .
Source : MatchTV
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