A young athlete from Kursk became the vice-champion of Russia in hand-to-hand combat.

Svetlana Bogatova successfully performed at the Russian Hand-to-Hand Combat Championship, which was held in Chelyabinsk.

Svetlana Bogatova, a representative of the Kursk region, won a silver medal in the 65 kg weight category.

The champion's coach, Vyacheslav Kalyuzhny, noted Svetlana's strong-willed and fighting qualities, as well as her excellent preparation for the competition.

Svetlana Bogatova has been engaged in hand-to-hand combat for more than 10 years. She is a multiple winner of regional and all-Russian competitions.

The Russian Hand-to-Hand Combat Championship was held in Chelyabinsk from March 22 to 27. More than 800 athletes from 60 regions of the country took part in the competition.

Hand-to-hand combat is a martial art that includes strikes, throws, and holds. It is a military self-defense system that is used by the Russian army and law enforcement agencies.

Hand-to-hand combat competitions are held according to the rules established by the Russian Union of Martial Arts. The competition program includes two types of competitions: grappling and percussion technique.