Boxers from Sverdlovsk set to compete in Russian Championship in Ekaterinburg, residential and bell signals on for fight action
In the heart of Russia, the city of Yekaterinburg is gearing up for a significant sporting event. The Russian Men's Boxing Championship is set to take place from August 15 to 22, with an award ceremony on the final day, August 22.
The Palace of Sports in Yekaterinburg will play host to over 300 top athletes from more than 60 regions of the country. Among these competitors are some notable names, such as Yekaterinburg's own Yevgeny Lashkov, who recently won the 2023 Russian Championship in Khabarovsk in the 57 kg category. Another contender is Nizhny Tagil's Dmitry Fominykh, who secured a bronze medal in the 92 kg category in Khabarovsk.
One athlete to watch is Young Yekaterinburg boxer Zakhar Shirokov, a winner of the Russian Youth Spartakiad, who will make his debut at the adult level in this championship.
The championship is 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. The total prize fund of 35,100,000 rubles for the championship will be the largest in history.
The opening ceremony will take place on August 15 at 17:00, followed by preliminary bouts from August 16 to 20, from 12:00 to 21:30. Semifinal bouts will take place on August 21, from 17:00 to 21:30, and the final bouts of the championship will occur on August 22, from 19:00 to 21:30.
The championship program includes multimedia shows, military orchestra performances, a field kitchen, a military equipment exhibition, master classes, and various sports activities. Mass sporting events were held in Sverdlovsk municipalities to celebrate the Day of Physical Culture.
The championship has attracted the attention of some of Russia's most accomplished boxers. For instance, Petr Yan, a highly accomplished Russian professional fighter with a background as a Master of Sport in boxing and MMA, is known to reside and train in Yekaterinburg. Although primarily known as a mixed martial artist in UFC, Yan's boxing expertise is notable and he could potentially be a prominent figure in Russian boxing circles in Yekaterinburg.
Another notable competitor is Muslim Gadzhimagomedov, a two-time world amateur champion and Olympic silver medalist. The Sverdlovsk region's team will include multiple international and national champion and medalist Alexander Dorofeev, Vitaly Potatov, and other athletes.
Sverdlovsk Region Governor Denis Pasler has allocated 50 million rubles for the tournament, demonstrating the region's commitment to supporting boxing and other sports. For the most accurate and detailed information, official resources such as the Russian Boxing Federation or local sports authorities in Yekaterinburg would be appropriate to consult.
The Palace of Sports in Yekaterinburg will host over 300 top athletes for the Russian Men's Boxing Championship, making it a significant sports event in the city. Among these competitors are Yekaterinburg's own Yevgeny Lashkov and Zakhar Shirokov, a young boxer from Yekaterinburg, who will be debuting at the adult level in this championship.
