The success of ten Russian women in the final of the European Boxing Championships in Belgrade is a small historical feat, head coach of the Russian women’s team Albert Mutalibov told .
Women’s competitions at the European Championships are held in 12 weight categories, in ten of which the Russians reached the final. Yulia Chumgalakova (up to 48 kg), Anastasia Kool (up to 50 kg), Daria Abramova (up to 57 kg), Nune Asatryan (up to 60 kg), Elena Babicheva (up to 63 kg), Albina Moldazhanova (up to 66 kg) will compete for gold medals), Darima Sandakova (70 kg), Anastasia Shamonova (up to 75 kg), Elena Gapeshina (81 kg), Kristina Tkacheva (over 81 kg) . The girls’ decisive matches will take place on Saturday.
— Ten girls in the final of the European Championships, it’s a small historic event. We’ve never had this before. We had a long break, very few international competitions. Yes, competing within the country is good. But it is still an internal arena; to see your value in the world, you need international starts. These international competitions are necessary to progress and adapt. This European Championship is quite representative; many titled athletes participate. There are world and European champions in almost every weight category. The winner of the Olympic Games, Olympic medalist, performs. And ten of our girls managed to reach the final. It’s good. We are waiting for the final. Making a wish is a thankless task. For example, in 66 kg we (Albina Moldazhanova) have every chance of defeating the Tokyo Olympic champion (Turkish Busenaz Sürmeneli), Mutalibov told .
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