The 45th All-Russian boxing competition in memory of the honored coach Pedro Saez Benedicto started in Crimea

Boxing is a noble sport that strengthens the body and tempers the spirit. And today the participants of a large-scale tournament have an excellent opportunity to prove themselves. I am glad that competitions of this format attract a large number of both experienced and young athletes. At the same time, young people can safely look up to their older comrades, who have already shown what can be achieved if you are an enthusiast and devote yourself completely to sportssaid the Head of Crimea.

The head of the republic also thanked the organizers of the event for their contribution to the popularization of boxing and the development of the sports sector in general.

Thank you and the Kingdom of Heaven to the legendary Alexey Stepanovich Antonyuk, a man deeply respected by me, who stood at the origins of boxing in Crimea. Thanks to the founder of the tournament — Vice-President of the Boxing Federation of the Republic of Crimea Viktor Alekseevich Spirin, who turned 88 years old today. Special words of gratitude to the Boxing Federation of the Russian Federation, the Boxing Federation of the Republic of Crimea, all the coaches and athletes who came here from fraternal regions not only to take part in competitions, but also to support Russian Crimeacontinued the Head of the Republic.

Sergei Aksyonov emphasized that supporting sports remains one of the priority areas of work of government authorities.

In our country, quite a lot of attention is paid to this area. President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin always emphasizes the importance of building new infrastructure, helping and supporting sports teams, and promoting mass sports. Let’s continue working in this direction— said the Head of Crimea.

In conclusion, Sergei Aksyonov wished the competition participants success and the highest results.

The event was attended by the Minister of Sports of the Republic of Crimea Olga Torubarova, deputies of the State Council of the Republic of Crimea, President of the Boxing Federation of the Republic of Crimea Sergei Voronkov, world champion among professional boxers Denis Lebedev, family members and students of Pedro Saez Benedicto, and others.