Coach from Kalmykia led the Russian team to three medals of the world championship in 3D shooting in the United States

The World Championship in 3D archery, held from September 28 to October 4 in the American Yankton, became a historic for the Russian team. For the first time in a long time, the team was officially allowed to participate in a full format – under the national flag and with the national anthem. This decision was made on August 14, 2026 by the Executive Committee of the World Archery Federation, removing previously existing restrictions.

The performance of the Russian team was triumphant. The team took third place in the team standings among the strongest teams in the world, winning two gold, one silver and two bronze medals. Twice on American soil the anthem of the Russian Federation was solemnly sounded.

Representatives of Kalmykia also made a significant contribution to this success. Senior coach of the national team of Russia, head of the Kalmyk regional public organization “Union of Youth and Veterans on Archery of the Republic of Kazakhstan” Sanal Ochirov joined the coaching staff of the RFL.

As part of the national team, the honor of Russia was defended by Kalmyk athletes Lyudmila Kurneeva and Natalia Garyaeva. Lyudmila Kurneeva confidently fulfilled the standard of the master of sports of Russia of international class.

Already this month, the Russian team will perform at the World Championships in traditional archery in the Republic of Korea. As part of the national team, the honor of the country will be defended by two athletes from Kalmykia - Sanal Ochirov and Lyudmila Kurneeva.