The Russian Backgammon Cup started in the Tver region

On November 13, the opening ceremony of the Russian Backgammon Cup took place in the Tver region, the Committee on Physical Culture and Sports of the Tver region told.

The opening ceremony was attended by the head of the regional Committee on physical culture and sports Alexei Petukhov. He read the greetings of the Governor Vitaly Korolev and instructed the athletes.

In total, according to the committee, 530 athletes from 49 regions of Russia participate in the tournament. The youngest participant is 10 years old, and the most experienced is 83 years old.

The competition will last until November 24. Medals will be awarded in six disciplines long and short backgammon, their blitz versions, sprints and doubles competitions. For the first time will be awarded the Cup of Russia on sprints.

Recall that the student of the 9th grade of the Tver school Georgy won the championship of Russia in short backgammon.