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The CIS Friendly Armies Championship in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat concluded in Moscow. The closing ceremony took place on July 9 at the Central Sports Club of the Army's (CSKA) indoor track and field and football complex, according to the press service of the Organization's Executive Committee.
Following the tournament, the Russian Armed Forces team took first place. The host team demonstrated their high level of preparation by winning four gold, two silver, and one bronze medal, earning them the championship title.
The Kazakhstan team took second place, demonstrating a high level of skill and combat training. Kazakhstani service members won three gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
The Belarusian team rounded out the top three, winning one silver and four bronze medals.
Teams from six countries—Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan—participated in the championship. Athletes competed for medals in seven weight categories, ranging from 60 to 85 kilograms.
After the completion of the matches, the chief judge of the competition and the chief secretary signed the final protocol, officially approving the results of the tournament.
The organizers noted that army hand-to-hand combat has once again proven its importance as a sport uniting service members of friendly armies of the CIS countries. Following the competition, the participants will enjoy a cultural program, and on July 11, the teams will head home, taking with them not only the medals they won but also memories of the Moscow tournament.
