June 7, 2013

Kickboxer of Vulcan Youth Sports School won the World Cup

Sportsman of Vulcan Youth Sports School Ivan Tkachenko won the gold medal of the Kickboxing World Cup (29 May - 02 June 2013) in  Rimini, Italy. Besides, other athletes from Cherkassy won three bronze prizes.

Once again, kickboxers from Cherkassy conquered the world ring. At this time the athletes have received four awards at the championship in Italy. Ukrainian national team was represented by 23 athletes, among which four sportsmen from Cherkassy were. Our champions, Ivan Tkachenko (the kickboxer of Vulcan Sports School), Igor Prikhodko, Artem Savenko (the kickboxer of Vulcan Sports School), Andrew Tyutyunnik returned home with awards.

"Flagship" of the Ukrainian national team Ivan Tkachenko won the World Cup in the 91 + kg category, winning the final fight by defeating the French opponent. It was a brilliant revanche fight with the opponent whom Ivan lost the fight a few years ago. Three bronze prizes were won by Igor Prikhodko (86 kg), Andrew Tyutyunnik (75 kg), Artem Savenko (63.5 kg).