In Makhachkala held the championship of Russia in coastal rowing

On the city beach of Makhachkala, the Russian coastal rowing championship was held, in which athletes from 13 regions took part, the Ministry of Sport of Dagestan reported.

For the first time in the framework of the championship of Russia, the start took place on the beach sprint - a new discipline included in the program of the Olympic Games. These competitions became the qualifying stage for the World Cup, which will be held in October in China.

For Dagestan, rowing is a relatively new direction, developing only a few years. Dagestani athletes competed with experienced rowers, among whom were masters of sports and masters of sports of international class.