Hundreds of athletes competed at National kickboxing Championship (PHOTOREPORT)
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The National kickboxing Championship brought together 640 athletes from Chisinau, representing various clubs all over the country.
"I have fought too much. We did a knockout in the first round. It was so easy."
A special competition was organized for children aged 6 years old.
"I love this sport since I was small. I began to learn kickboxing."
The last big kickboxing competition of the year was aimed at selecting athletes for national team for next year.
"The number of participants has increased" , said Eugen Musalimov, coach of national kickboxing team.
The competition is conducted with the support of Ministry of Youth and Sports.
"We consider funding federations, including the championships they organize. It is absolutely normal and gratifying that non-Olympic sports become more popular" , said Minister Victor Zubcu.
The finals for kickboxing Championship will take place on Friday, November 25th, 2016.
"I have fought too much. We did a knockout in the first round. It was so easy."
A special competition was organized for children aged 6 years old.
"I love this sport since I was small. I began to learn kickboxing."
The last big kickboxing competition of the year was aimed at selecting athletes for national team for next year.
"The number of participants has increased" , said Eugen Musalimov, coach of national kickboxing team.
The competition is conducted with the support of Ministry of Youth and Sports.
"We consider funding federations, including the championships they organize. It is absolutely normal and gratifying that non-Olympic sports become more popular" , said Minister Victor Zubcu.
The finals for kickboxing Championship will take place on Friday, November 25th, 2016.