Ulyanovsk powerlifters won four medals of the Cup of Russia in November

Athletes from Ulyanovsk returned with medals of the Cup of Russia in powerlifting, which was held in Noyabrsk from September 29 to October 5. The assets of the team are two gold and two silver, including an award in the absolute standings.

One of the best results was noted by Alexander Shipchin. In the weight category up to 83 kg, he won the competition in the triathlon, and according to the results of his performances also became the second in the absolute standings.

Another gold medal was won by Sofia Sergeeva. In the category up to 57 kg, she took first place, showing a result of 162.5 kg.

Silver Cup of Russia in the weight category up to 69 kg went to Ekaterina Ubaneeva. Thus, the women’s part of the Ulyanovsk team replenished the total piggy bank with two awards at once.

Without a medal, but with a hit in the six strongest completed the competition Artem Markov. In the discipline of “press” among athletes of the weight category up to 105 kg, he took sixth place.

Ulyanovsk powerlifters for competitions were prepared by coaches S.V. Zaitsev and A.I. Stafeev.