Memorial tournament named after Mikhail Burdikov to take place in Kstov
The International Olympic Sports Academy in Kstovo will play host to the IX International "Burdikov Memorial" Strongest Athletes Tournament (6+) from August 2 to 5, 2025. This prestigious event promises to bring together athletes from Russia, the CIS, and Asia for a four-day competition.
Kstovo, a city in Gorky Oblast, has a special connection to the tournament's namesake, Michael Gennadyevich Burdikov. Born in Yaroslavl Oblast in 1938, Burdikov moved to Kstovo in 1964 and established the first sambo wrestling section in the area. His contributions to the sport earned him the titles of Honored Coach of Russia, Honored Worker of Physical Culture, Honorary Citizen of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, and founder of the World Sambo Academy. Burdikov passed away in 2013, but his legacy continues to thrive in the sporting world.
The tournament, now in its ninth edition, will feature both men's and women's categories, with professional sambists demonstrating their skills during the event. The Russian Federation national team is expected to participate, along with athletes from the CIS and Asia. A total of 14 medal sets will be awarded to the winners.
Following the tournament, a training and educational event will take place at the International Olympic Sports Academy from August 5 to 8.
While specific details about the participating countries, competition categories, and awards for the IX International "Burdikov Memorial" Strongest Athletes Tournament 2025 have not been disclosed in the accessible sources, it is known that Belarusian sambo wrestlers have been active participants in previous editions of the tournament.
For those seeking precise and comprehensive details, it is recommended to check official announcements from the Belarusian sports federation or the event’s official channels closer to the date or during the event itself.
Football is a sport that Michael Gennadyevich Burdikov was not known for, but his contributions to sambo wrestling in Kstovo have significantly impacted the sporting world. The IX International "Burdikov Memorial" Strongest Athletes Tournament will feature athletes from various countries, including those who excel in sambo wrestling and possibly in football.
