Greco-Roman wrestlers from three countries will determine the strongest at the Igor Kanygin tournament in Vitebsk

September 18, Vitebsk / Sergei Kochetov - BELTA /. Athletes from three countries will gather in Vitebsk on October 19 for the 15th interstate Greco-Roman wrestling tournament for prizes of Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, multiple world and European champion, silver medalist of the 1980 Olympics Igor Kanygin. This was reported to a BELTA correspondent by the department of physical culture, sports and tourism of the regional executive committee. About 100 wrestlers from Russia, Ukraine and all regions of Belarus have applied to participate in the tournament, which is held for athletes born in 1990-1992. Competitors will vie for the awards in 8 weight categories (from 50 kg to 120 kg). The Vitebsk tournament is one of the first starts in the ongoing wrestling season of 2010-2011, so athletes view the upcoming bouts as one of the preparation stages for upcoming competitions on the world stage. Winners and prize-winners of the tournament will be awarded medals, diplomas and commemorative prizes. A special personal prize from Igor Kanygin awaits the winner in the 96 kg weight category, in which the renowned Vitebsk wrestler himself competed. The final bouts, as well as the awarding ceremony for the winners, will take place at the Vitebsk Central Sports Complex. The tournament is organized by the department of physical culture, sports and tourism of the regional executive committee, the Vitebsk Regional School of Higher Sportsmanship and the regional wrestling federation. -0-