Pupils of “Atlanta” from Budennovsk district won 24 medals at the All-Russian tournament in pankration

Pupils of the sports school “Atlant” from the Budennovsk district successfully performed at the All-Russian competitions in the pankration in memory of the Hero of Russia Evgeny Shnitnikov.

The tournament was held on November 6-8 in Nizhny Novgorod. On account of Prikum athletes 24 medals: 15 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze.

Pankration combines shock technique and wrestling. Here, strength, endurance, the ability to quickly assess the opponent and maintain composure are important.

Athletes performed in traditional and classical pankration. In both disciplines, the Stavropol team took first place in the team standings.

“Congratulations to the guys and coaches – Murad Medzhidov, Said Nurbagandov and Anatoly Potapov! Behind each medal are training and support of mentors. I wish you new victories! – said the head of the district Dmitry Bogdanov.