Sverdlovsk Region's Sambo Triumph at the Summer Spartakiade 2021
Youth Sambo Team from Sverdlovsk Secures Second Position in Russian Youth Spartiad Competition
Let's break down the impressive performance of Sverdlovsk region’s Sambo squad at the Summer Spartakiade 2021 in Russia!
The Sambo Showdown
Over 145 young athletes from 36 regions scuffled it out in the VI Summer Spartakiade of Russia in Sambo, and Sverdlovsk had a ball of a time. The Ural team battled it out on June 25-26 with nine medals to their credit, landing second in the overall team standings.
Ufa Uproar - Day One
The Ural team started the competition with a storm, snagging two golden trophies and two silvers on the first day. Women fighters Natalia Shumeeva (54 kg) and Madina Suleimanova (over 80 kg) thundered into the champion’s spot, while Valeria Anokhina (65 kg) and Jabrail Chasygov (79 kg) impressed with silver medals.
Sverdlovsk Siege - Day Two
The second day saw the Sverdlovsk team claiming two more golden trophies, one silver, and two bronzes. Junior warriors Daria Kuzmina (59 kg) and Kira Safonova (over 80 kg) emerged triumphant, with Ivan Gerasimov (98 kg) winning silver, and Anastasia Barabash (50 kg) and Miroslava Vdovenko (72 kg) adding bronze to Sverdlovsk’s collection.
Overall Showdown
The Ural sambo team trailed just behind Moscow, as the Swerdlovsk region slotted into fourth place overall following competitions in seven disciplines. The race is far from over, with artistic gymnastics, taekwondo, muay thai, kyokushin, and boxing still to come. Sverdlovsk athletes had already secured four spots in the World Beach Sambo Championships.
For a deeper dive into Sverdlovsk region's across-the-board triumph at the Summer Spartakiade 2021, don’t hesitate to ask! I've got the lowdown on the region's achievements in various sports like athletics, swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, and wrestling. Keep on reading to find out!
The Sverdlovsk region's Sambo squad showcased their athletic prowess in the VI Summer Spartakiade of Russia, securing nine medals in Sambo, including two gold, two silver, and two bronze on the first day alone. Moreover, they continued their winning streak on the second day, capturing two more gold, one silver, and two bronzes, demonstrating their dominance in Sambo sports.
