Kurgan woman becomes vice-champion of Russia in hand-to-hand combat

Yulia Petrik took second place in the championship of the country

Yulia Petrik from Kursk won a silver medal at the Russian Hand-to-Hand Combat Championship. The tournament was held in Ivanovo from 1 to 4 December. The athlete was the only representative of the Kursk region in the competition. Yulia Petrik took part in the weight category up to 57 kilograms and became the second. Yulia Petrik is a multiple winner of the championships of the Kursk region and the Central Federal District in hand-to-hand combat and army hand-to-hand combat. In 2021, she won the bronze medal of the Russian championship in army hand-to-hand combat.

The athlete has been training in hand-to-hand combat for 10 years

I have been doing hand-to-hand combat for 10 years. I came to this sport by accident - my parents brought me to the section. At first, I did not like it, but then I got involved and stayed. I like that hand-to-hand combat is a versatile sport that develops strength, endurance, speed, and reaction. It also teaches you to think quickly and make decisions in difficult situations.

In the future, Yulia Petrik plans to continue training and improving her skills. She dreams of winning the Russian championship and getting into the Russian national team.

The championship brought together about 300 athletes from 45 regions of Russia

The championship brought together about 300 athletes from 45 regions of Russia. The tournament was held in 10 weight categories among men and women. The winners and prize-winners of the championship were awarded medals, diplomas, and cups.

The Russian Hand-to-Hand Combat Championship is the main competition in this sport in Russia. The tournament is held annually and brings together the best athletes from all over the country. Winning the Russian championship is a great honor for any athlete.