Girevik from Kalmykia won the gold of the world games in Dombai

Vyacheslav Erdneev from Kalmykia returned triumphantly with the VI World Olympic Games and the world championship in weight triathlon. The competition was held in Dombai, bringing together more than 100 participants from 10 countries.

In the nomination “Push weights with a one-time change of hands”, the athlete showed the result of 68 lifts per minute, using a projectile weighing 6 kg. The sporting event was characterized by extreme conditions. The tests were held in the highlands on Mount Moussa Achitara, at the mark of 3040 meters above sea level.

Minister of Sports of the Republic Konstantin Batyrov met with the winner to express recognition for outstanding achievements. Vyacheslav Erdneev was awarded the order “Golden Star – Hero of Sports”.

Erdneev has the title of multiple champion of the Republic of Kalmykia, Europe and Asia, and is also a triumphant of world competitions in weightlifting among veterans.