An employee of the Ivanovo colony became a prize-winner of the World Sambo Championship

The 50th anniversary World Sambo Championship was held in Tashkent. The competition was attended by representatives from 101 countries – more than 500 strongest athletes. Competitions were held in such disciplines as sports and combat sambo among men and women, as well as sambo blind.

As part of the national team of the Russian Federation at the championship, the head of the detachment of the correctional colony No. 4 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Ivanovo region Alexander Pshenichnykh, who in the weight category up to 58 kg won a bronze medal.

Alexander Pshenichnykh’s achievement is not only his personal sporting success, but also a significant result for the entire department. Employees of the penitentiary system of the region adequately represent the Ivanovo region at competitions of the highest level, demonstrating high physical fitness, strength of spirit and the will to win, said Natalia Korobova, Head of the Department of Educational and Social Work with the Staff.

UFSIN of Russia in the Ivanovo region congratulates Alexander Pshenichnykh on the prize place at the world championship and wishes him new sports achievements and victories!