Anna Rykun, an applicant for a master's degree of Sumy branch of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, took part in the world championship in classical bench press, held in Vilnius (Lithuania). According to the results of the competition, Anna became the champion among adults in the weight category up to 57 kg with a weight of 112.5 kg. Andrii Krasilov and Vadym Voronetskyi prepared the athlete.

Powerlifting is one of the types of strength disciplines in which the barbell is involved. This is powerlifting, which involves an athlete performing three exercises, the results of which are summed up. According to the results of the performance, the indicators of athletes of the same weight category are compared and the total maximum weight taken in all three exercises is assessed - squatting with a barbell on the shoulders, bench press lying on a horizontal bench and barbell pull. Unlike bodybuilding, in powerlifting, it is the strength indicators that are important.

Sumy branch of KhNUIA