Lipetsk wrestler Mikhail Shkarin won the international tournament in Spain

A student of the sports school of the Olympic reserve No9 Lipetsk Mikhail Shkarin climbed to the highest step of the podium at the international tournament in Greco-Roman wrestling in the Spanish Santiago de Compostela. This was reported in SCOR No. 9.

For Michael, this season is triumphant. This year, he moved to the new Olympic weight category up to 87 kg - and immediately declared himself: in his piggy bank the gold of the European championship in North Macedonia, where in the final he prematurely defeated an opponent from Azerbaijan with a score of 10: 0, as well as winning the Russian Cup in Kazan. Now the title of the international tournament in Spain has been added to these achievements.

Ahead of the wrestler serious stage: in February 2027 will start the Olympic selection, the key test will be the world championship in Las Vegas. For an athlete of this level, this is not just another start, but a real opportunity to compete for a ticket to the Olympics. The school notes how important the support of fellow countrymen is, and urges fans to wish Michael strength and good luck.

Lipetsk does not abandon his own - and for a young fighter these are not just words. Behind them are years of training, the transition to a new weight category and a series of victories at the largest tournaments. Now the main goal is Olympic gold, and the first step to it will be made in Las Vegas.