From March 25 to March 26, Orel hosted the All-Russian Freestyle Wrestling Tournament in memory of the Hero of the Soviet Union, Honorary Citizen of Orel, Marshal V.G. Kulikov. Athletes from VSU showed good results in these competitions.
A 1st year student of the Faculty of Geology Daniil Abakumov took first place in the 65 kg weight category and achieved the master of sport qualification.
Nijad Mageroamov, a 2nd year student of the Faculty of Mathematics, took third place in the 61 kg weight category and proved his title as a candidate master of sports.
They were coached by Alexander Belanov, Head of the VSU Department of Physical Education and Sports and Master of Sports of the USSR.