Choosing between the ring or the board: Selecting the appropriate sports section for a child in Yakutsk
Switching Gears: Exploring Yakutsk's Sporting Landscape
The new academic year has kicked off, and it's high time for kids to dive into fresh sports adventures. Let's take a tour around Yakutsk's bustling sports scene.
From "Children of Asia" Games to Minister: On the Path to Greatness
In 2024, the VIII "Children of Asia" Games will be here. Back in the day, champions like Georgii Balakshin and Leonid Spiridonov made their mark in these games and later went on to become ministers of sport in Yakutia. If you've got the talent and drive, the "Children of Asia"-2024 and Manchaary Spartakiad-2025 could be your shot at stardom.
Coach Ivan Kopyrin of the Yakutsk mass-wrestling team is on the hunt for the most promising young talent, born between 2007 and 2009. If you've got the skill, don't hesitate to get in touch with him on 8999-286-92-55. Recent successes in the World Mass-Wrestling Championships in Uzbekistan prove Yakutians are onto something.
Checkers: Climbing the Intellectual Ladder
If you've got the brains, the Republican Chess and Checkers Center at 19/2 Yaroslavsky Street is just the place for you. Instructor Gavril Vinokurov is ready to help you on your grandmaster journey, but places are limited, so act fast!
Wrestling and Shooting Range: Become a Heavyweight Champion
If you see Greco-Roman wrestling giants like San Sanych Karalev or Roman Vlasov in your future, look no further than the Olympic Reserve School's Wrestling Hall. To join, you'll need to be in 8th grade or up. Meanwhile, the shooting range at 13/1 Krasilnikov Street is perfect for those seeking to mix things up with some precision sport skills.
Budokan and Gen-Sin-Kan: Master the Arts of the East
Eastern martial arts are within reach at Yakutsk's Martial Arts Center in "Babylon" Shopping Center. You'll find a variety of martial arts types, from Olympic judo to sambo. If you're more interested in judo and sambo, the "Slavyuch" Club at 52 Chernyshevsky Street awaits, as does the "Daitohoku Budokan" Club at 21 Zhataiskaya Street. There's even the Club of martial art Tescao "White Wolf" at 42 Kulakovsky Street.
Boxing and Muay Thai: Land the Knockout Punch
"Triumph" is the go-to sports complex for boxing enthusiasts in Yakutsk. If Thai boxing (Muay Thai) is more your style, the "Mokhsol" Sports Club's gym in School No. 27 might be just what you need. These classes are led by Muay Thai legend Alexei Uvarov. There's also the Boxing Club "Puncher" at Dzerzhinsky Street, 18, ready to welcome you.
"Dolphin", "Octopus", and More: Splash into Swimming
Swimming is a great way to improve your fitness and learn a valuable skill. The "Cholbon" pool is your first stop, while the "Dolphin" pool, the "Octopus" pool, and the diving center "Aquastar" offer unique, fun takes on swimming.
Who wants to be Messi: Get your Football Fix
Football and table tennis enthusiasts will find a home at the sports complex "Dokhsun" in the Park of Culture and Rest, as well as at various football clubs spread across the city.
Sports Clubs: Forge Your Own Path
Still can't decide? The DYSS No1, a haven for sports talents, and the DYSS No4, DYSS No5, and Sambo and Judo School may pique your interest. With excellent coaches and a plethora of sections, you're sure to find your niche. Exploring local resources and community events can help you uncover even more sports opportunities in this vibrant city!
The new academic year offers opportunities for children to embark on sports adventures in Yakutsk. For those with a passion for chess and checkers, the Republican Chess and Checkers Center can aid in their quest to become grandmasters. If boxing or Thai boxing (Muay Thai) is more appealing, "Triumph" sports complex and the "Mokhsol" Sports Club's gym offer classes for enthusiasts. Swimmers can improve their skills at the "Cholbon" pool, the "Dolphin" pool, the "Octopus" pool, and the diving center "Aquastar".
