Minsk team won 9 medals at the republican tournament "Give five!"

The results of the republican competitions in the modern pentathlon "Give five!" summed up in the capital on November 12, the correspondent of the agency "Minsk-Novosti".

The tournament started a day earlier at the Republican Center for Olympic Athletics Training. More than 160 children from all regions identified the best in the personal championship in the laser wound – running and shooting from a laser pistol. We add that children who are not engaged in DYUSSH and SDYUSHOR in modern pentathlon were allowed to participate - this is a prerequisite. The struggle took place in two age groups - the younger (2015-2016) and the older (2013-2014).

The second day of the competition was even more intense. As a result of personal performances, the coaching staffs of the teams (all regions and Minsk) formed squads for the relay and mass start. The first of these two types is the most emotional and unpredictable. Three of the four races were won by participants from the Gomel region.

The Minsks in relays won four medals. Silver was taken by guys in the junior category (Gleb Zhechko, Mark Rychago, Ilya Rubenchik, Maxim Kravtsov), as well as older girls (Maria Dorokh, Anna-Maria Galko, Mikhalina Kuryshiny, Victoria Arico). On the third step of the pedestal rose young ladies from the younger age group (Anastasia Adarochkina, Victoria Sharupich, Maria Filinovich, Alisa Pashkovskaya) and older boys (Alexander Tovstik, Mark Stepuk, Daniil Belokon, Ivan Glavinsky-Faas). Mass starts brought the capital team bronze, which was won by Ignat Zhuravski (2013-2014).

On the first day of the competition, Minsk won three awards. Bronze on account of A. Tovstik, silver on V. Arico. The gold medal was won by A. Pashkovskaya, who became the winner at the city stage. After the award ceremony, the girl said that during the individual race, the firing lines passed well, but she could not run quickly.

- I was surprised to see that I was so far ahead of the nearest stalkers. Nice to meet you. During the relay went to the distance of the third. Rivals were unrealistic. I tried, but I didn't. The competition brought a lot of positive emotions. I was invited to the modern pentathlon. I'll think about it because I'm still biathlon and swimming. And there are successes in these types, too, commented A. Pashkovskaya.

The coach of the capital shooting team Andrey Moroz said that the team underwent high-quality preparation for the republican tournament. This is evidenced by medals. It turned out better only from rivals from the Gomel region. The coaches of the Minsk team are happy with the performance, but they understand that there is something to work on and where to strive.

The main judge of the competition Agnia Ivanova said that the participants showed a high level of training.

- Representatives of all regions visited the pedestal. Everyone trained seriously and responsibly. We also made a big celebration for children that they should remember. Many prizes and gifts were provided for participants. Including a trip to the hockey match of the KHL championship, held in Minsk-Arena. They decided to make the tournament traditional, and next time an even more exciting fight is expected, Ivanova summed up.

Photo by Sergei Mitsevich