Tulyachka Natalia Konyukhova became world champion in knife throwing
Athlete from the Tula region Natalia Konyukhova won the title of world champion in non-return knife throwing
Athlete from the Tula region Natalia Konyukhova won the title of world champion in non-return knife throwing. The success of representatives of the region was announced by Governor Dmitry Milyaev.
The championship and world championship in sports knife throwing were held in Stavropol. More than 150 participants from 27 countries of Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America gathered at the South Arena venue.
The Tula region in the Russian national team was represented by Anna Markova, Dmitry Ilyushchenko and Natalia Konyukhova - athletes of the regional federation "RATMIR". Together with the team, the judge of the all-Russian and international category Sergey Davydov worked at the competitions.
Tula athletes successfully overcame the qualifying stages and entered the top eight in several disciplines. They showed results in knife throwing at distances of 5, 6 and 7 meters, as well as in high-speed and reverse throwing.
Particular success was achieved by Natalia Konyukhova, who became the world champion in non-return knife throwing.
The Russian team also took first places in the team standings and the championship, and the world championship. Silver awards in the team competition went to Mongolia. The bronze of the championship was won by Kazakhstan, and the championships by Uzbekistan.
Dmitry Milyaev congratulated the athletes, coaches and the regional federation on the results, noting the work, discipline and preparation behind the performances in the international arena.
Earlier, MK in Tula wrote about plans to renew 26 stadiums of Soviet construction in the region by 2029. Governor Dmitry Milyaev said after a meeting with the Minister of sports of Russia Mikhail Degtyarev.
