Wrestling tournament free for all: Russian Championship commences in two days.
The much-anticipated Russian Junior Championships Under 23 is set to begin in Buryatia on August 14, with a strong lineup of athletes expected to compete across various weight classes.
The championship, which serves as a qualifying event for the October World Championships U23 in Serbia, will feature athletes in the 57, 65, 74, 86, 97, and 125 kg weight classes, with the competition continuing on August 15 for those in the 61, 70, 79, and 92 kg weight classes.
Among the notable competitors are Russian Championships bronze medalist Viktor Yakolev, two-time Russian Junior Championships Under 21 winner Eduard Popov, and last year's European Junior Championships winner Andrei Midlovets, who will be competing in the new 65 kg weight class.
Spartakiada youth winner Vasily Grigoryev is also expected to put up a good fight in the competition. However, there is no direct information available about the participating athletes, schedule, or notable competitors for this specific event.
The Republic of Sakha's team, consisting of 37 wrestlers, will be participating in the championship. Not all wrestlers from the Republic of Sakha have secured spots in the competition, and some are traveling at their own expense.
No new information about the number of participants or the number of regions represented was given. A total of 339 athletes from 30 regions have registered for the competition.
Nine Yakut wrestlers who did not have spots have yet to pay the 20,000 ruble participation fee. No new information about the prize money, championship belt, or gold medal for winners was given.
Lev Pavlov, the European Championships Under 23 champion, hopes to correct his mistakes from the Russian Championships in Moscow and secure a spot in Serbia. Yakut fans are hopeful for medals and predict 3-4 awards.
In other sports, such as swimming and figure skating, there is no specific information available about under-23 competitions in Russia. However, in sports like wrestling, the championships are known for their strong lineup and competitive nature.
For those interested in specific sports under the Russian junior championships with an age limit under 23, please specify, and we can try to provide more targeted information. Without further official releases or detailed coverage, schedules, athlete lineups, and notable competitors for a Russian under-23 junior event remain unavailable at this time.
Wrestling is among the sports to be featured in the Russian Junior Championships Under 23, known for its strong lineup and competitive nature. Notable competitors include Russian Championships bronze medalist Viktor Yakolev, two-time Russian Junior Championships Under 21 winner Eduard Popov, and last year's European Junior Championships winner Andrei Midlovets, who will be competing in the new 65 kg weight class.
