Athlete from KCR distinguished himself at the federal level

Judoist Islam Akbayev from Karachay-Cherkessia became the bronze medalist of the All-Russian judo competitions in memory of two-time European champion, master of sports of international class Evgeny Pogorelov.

At the tournament, which was held in Volgograd, he held four fights in the weight category up to 60 kg and won three of them.

223 athletes from 23 regions of the Russian Federation took part in these competitions.

Earlier it was reported that the judokas of the CBD became prize-winners of the all-Russian tournament.