The XXVI International freestyle wrestling tournament for the prize of the Europe champion Rush Khutaba opened in Sukhum

The tournament involves athletes from all regions of Abkhazia, as well as from cities of Russia and CIS countries.

Sukhum. May 4. Apsnypress. The opening of the XXVI International Wrestling Tournament for the prize of the Master of Sports of international class, champion of the USSR and Europe Rush Khutaba was held in Sukhum. The event was attended by President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadzhimba, as well as one of the most titled freestyle wrestlers in history, a three-time Olympic champion (1996, 2004, 2008), a six-time world champion (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005), six-time European champion (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2006), four-time champion of Russia, seven-time winner of the Krasnoyarsk tournament in memory of Ivan Yarygin, winner of the Goodwill Games of 1998, Honored Master of Sports of Russia (1995) Buvaysar Saytiev .

   As President of Abkhazia noted: “It has become a good tradition to hold competitions, which bear the name of the famous not only in Abkhazia, but also abroad, Rush Khutaba. It is important for such activities in other sports to be actively developed. We want more young people to get involved in sports, and the state is doing everything possible to make it happen. I wish success to our guests and all the athletes who will perform today. "
 
 Buvaysar Saytiyev also wished good luck to participants of the tournament: “This is my first trip to Abkhazia. I hope, once again I will be here and will gladly take part in the development of the sport of a great state. Thousands of people of different nationalities gave their lives with a sincere faith in the happy tomorrow of their people. In no case we can stop working, we must move forward. I wish all the athletes good luck, show all the best that you have been taught! "
 
 At the same time, Rush Khutaba stressed: “Be worthy sons of your Motherland”.