In the city of Karolina-Bugas (Odessa region), the Cup of Ukraine among youths, juniors and adults in sambo wrestling took place from 30 to 31 August this year. More than 500 athletes from different parts of Ukraine took part in the competition, including representatives of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs.
The competition was held with the aim of selecting candidates for participation in the 2021 World Cup.
In the individual championship among young men in combat section, 2nd year cadets of faculty No. 2 Nikolay Sydor (weight category 71 kg) won a gold award, and Vasilyi Sydor (weight category up to 71 kg) - a silver award.
Vasilyi Sydor also won a bronze medal in the sports section.
A third-year cadet of faculty No. 1 Denys Smirnov (weight category over 98 kg) won a silver award among juniors and youths and a bronze award among men.
We wish our athletes further bright victories in All-Ukrainian and international competitions.