October 7, 2015Archive 2007–2013
Dagestan athletes win All-Russian tug of war competition
On September 4–5, 2015, an All-Russian tug of war competition took place in the town of Pushkin (Leningrad Region)
On September 4–5, 2015, an All-Russian tug of war competition took place in the town of Pushkin (Leningrad Region). The tournament was held by the Russian Tug of War Federation with the assistance of the Urozhai voluntary sports society. Thirteen teams from 9 regions of Russia competed for victory in two weight categories – up to 720 kg and over 720 kg. To develop and popularize tug of war, teams representing the agro-industrial sector were invited to take part. The overall winners of the competition were athletes of the Republic of Dagestan, who took first place in both weight categories.
Weight category up to 720 kg:
Republic of Dagestan.
Udmurt Republic.
Tyumen Region.
Weight category over 720 kg:
Republic of Dagestan.
Kaluga Region.
Republic of Tatarstan.
The teams were awarded certificates, medals and prizes from the Russian Tug of War Federation. The awards were presented by RTWF President Alexander Kuznetsov and Russian national team head coach Vladimir Gerasimov.
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