March 12, 2019Penza Region

Penza hosts regional tug of war competition

The Penza Region Tug of War Championship was held at the Zvezda Sports and Fitness Center on March 10, 2019. Thirteen teams from towns and districts of Penza Region took part.

At the opening, the participants and guests were welcomed by Minister of Physical Culture and Sport Grigory Kabelsky.

In the men's competition (team weight up to 720 kg), first place went to the team of JSC Radiozavod from Penza, second place to the team of the Penza Artillery Engineering Institute, and third place to the Penza District team.

Among the women's teams (weight up to 560 kg), the Radiozavod team had no equal. The plant's team also won among the mixed teams.

Based on the results of this competition, a regional team will be formed to take part in the Volga Federal District Championship. The district competition will be held in Penza from April 19 to 22 this year at the Voeykov Martial Arts Palace.

Results

Men up to 720 kg:

1 - Radiozavod
2 - PAII
3 - Penza District
4 - Penzadizelmash
5 - Bekovo District

Men over 720 kg:

1 - Penza District
2 - Penzadizelmash
3 - Bekovo District

Mixed teams up to 600 kg:

1 - Radiozavod
2 – Penzadizelmash

Women up to 560 kg:

1 - Radiozavod
2 – Penzadizelmash