Allocated 50 million rubles by Denis Pasler for hosting the Russian championship in Ekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg, Russia, is set to host the highly anticipated Russian Men's Boxing Championship from August 15 to 23. The event, dedicated to the memory of Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Zhukov, the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, and the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, promises to be an emotionally charged tournament.
The championship will take place at the Palace of Sports, with Governor Denis Pasler allocating 50 million rubles for its organization. Over 300 top athletes from more than 60 Russian regions will participate, including representatives from the Sverdlovsk Oblast such as Alexander Doroféev, Yevgeny Lashkov, Dmitry Fominykh, Zakhar Shirokov, Vitaly Potatov, and others.
The championship will feature a rich program, including multimedia shows, military orchestra performances, field kitchen, military equipment exhibition, master classes, and various sports activities. The results of the competition will determine the composition of the Russian national team for the 2025 World Championship.
The Sverdlovsk Oblast has created all the necessary infrastructure for practicing boxing, thanks to the state program "Sport of Russia." This program aims to create modern sports infrastructure, support talented athletes, and encourage as many Russians as possible to engage in regular physical activity. Currently, over 12,000 people are engaged in boxing in the Sverdlovsk Oblast, and this number is growing.
While there is no publicly available detailed information about the championship's schedule, locations, or rosters of athletes, it is known that the International Boxing Association (IBA) is actively hosting various boxing events in Russia. The upcoming IBA Champions' Night event is planned for July 12, 2025, in Serpukhov, Russia, indicating ongoing domestic competitions under IBA’s auspices.
For specifics about this championship—dates, athletes, and schedule—it may be necessary to consult the official Russian Boxing Federation or IBA Russia websites or wait for official announcements closer to the event date. The Russian Men's Boxing Championship in Yekaterinburg is shaping up to be an exciting event, and boxing enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting more details.
The Russian Men's Boxing Championship, happening at the Palace of Sports in Yekaterinburg, will host over 300 top athletes participating from various Russian regions, engaging in a diverse range of sports activities besides boxing. Additionally, the Championship is set to feature military orchestra performances, field kitchen displays, and a military equipment exhibition, making it a unique blend of sports and patriotic celebration.
