Batu Khasikov presented the award to the best athlete of the year at the Golden Belt award

Head of Kalmykia and President of the Kickboxing Federation of Russia Batu Hasikov took part in the ceremony of awarding the winners of the XVI National Prize in Martial Arts “Golden Belt”. At the event, he presented the statuette in the nomination “Best Athlete of the Year” to four-time world champion in Muaytai Konstantin Shakhtarin, representing Perm.

During his speech, Khasikov noted the special role of athletes who not only demonstrate high results in the ring, but also defend the Motherland on the frontline. The head of the region stressed the importance of their courage and dedication.

In addition, the head of the republic expressed gratitude to athletes, coaches, mentors and the Russian Martial Arts Union for the preservation and development of sports traditions. He also wished success to the Russian kickboxing team, which went to the World Cup in Colombia. Separately, it was noted that at international competitions the team will perform under the national flag and the anthem of Russia.