More than 350 judokas gathered in Sochi at the tournament in memory of the Hero of the Soviet Union

In the Sochi district of Kudepsta, a regional judo tournament dedicated to the memory of the Hero of the Soviet Union Martiros Nagulyan started. Competitions are held at the site of the "Martial Arts Hall" and will last until October 21. The sports event brought together representatives of eight cities who came to the resort to participate in fights.

According to the administration of Sochi, the tournament is organized by the city public organization “Judo and Sambo Federation of Sochi”, the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the Krasnodar Territory and the city Department of Physical Culture and Sports. Competitions are among the traditional sports events held in the resort.

The tournament in memory of Martiros Nagulyan is organized annually. According to municipal authorities, more than 350 athletes traditionally take part in it. For judokas, competitions become an opportunity to demonstrate the level of technical training, gain competitive experience and meet rivals from other municipalities.

Martiros Nagulyan, in whose honor the sports event is held, was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Holding the tournament in his memory combines sports and patriotic components. Such competitions allow preserving the memory of the participants of the Great Patriotic War and acquainting the younger generation with the history of the country through sports events.

Winners and prize-winners will be determined by the results of competitive matches. The regional tournament also contributes to the development of judo in Sochi and the strengthening of sports ties between the municipalities of the Krasnodar Territory. The competition will end on October 21, when the final results of the performances of the participants will be announced.