In Vitebsk, winners and prize-winners of the Muay Thai competitions of the II CIS Games were awarded
Four of our athletes became gold medalists. Junior champion Valeriya Khvatik was also recognized as the best fighter of the competition. "I had three tough fights - quarter-final, semi-final, and final. Everything was building up. The final turned out to be the most difficult, I was very tired, but very happy with myself. I did everything I planned. In the clinch, not everything went smoothly, but at a distance, I showed my superiority," shared the champion of the II CIS Games.
BELARUSIAN VALERIYA KHVATIK BECAME THE CHAMPION OF THE II CIS GAMES IN MUAY THAI
Another winner of the competition from the Belarusian team, Nikita Kokosh, who competed in the weight category up to 86 kg, said that he was able to win thanks to the experience gained in various competitions. "The opponent lacked technique, and I fought with higher-level fighters, so the victory was mine. After the Games, I plan to rest, and then I will prepare for the World Championship in Turkey. In the future, I will compete in amateur and professional categories," shared the Belarusian, who took up Muay Thai 11 years ago and continues to improve in his chosen sport.
BELARUSIAN NIKITA KOKOSH WON GOLD AT THE II CIS GAMESFollowing the Games, the best referee in the Muay Thai competitions was also determined. Tlek Bapanov from Kyrgyzstan was named the winner.
In addition to individual results, team standings were also determined. The Russian team was recognized as the best, followed by Belarus and Uzbekistan.-0-
