Olympic Champions in Siberian Federal University

Rector of Siberian Federal University held a meeting with the best young sportsmen who study and work in the University: Olympic Champions, World Champions, European and Russian Champions in Greco-Roman wrestling and Ski Orienteering. Eugene A. Vaganov, Rector of Siberian Federal University, Academician of RAS presented medals and appreciation letters to the students and staff of the University. He also expressed his gratitude to the coaches of the young sportsmen: Michael A. Gamzin, Alexander Y. Bliznevskiy and Valentina S. Bliznevskaya.

The names of the sportsmen who are considered to be the Olympic hope of Siberian Federal University and Russia as a whole:

Nazir Mankiev, Student of Physical Education and Sports Department, Honoured Master of Sport in Greco-Roman wrestling, the 1st Olympic Gold Medal-Holder of the national team in Beijing;
Beckham Mankiev, Student of Physical Education and Sports Department, Master of Sport International Category in Greco-Roman wrestling, National Champion, Bronze Medal-Holder of European Championship, Winner of World Cup - 2009;
Kirill Veselov, Staff-member of P.E. Department, Honoured Master of Sport, Prize-Winner of European Championship, National and World Champion in Ski Orienteering in 2008;
Olga Shevchenko, Staff-member of P.E. Department, Honoured Master of Sport, Prize-Winner of European Championship, National and World Champion in Ski Orienteering in 2008;
Polina Mal’chikova, Student of Polytechnic Institute, Master of Sport, National Champion, Silver Medal-Holder of World Championship in Ski Orienteering in 2009;
Andrew Grigoriev, Student of Polytechnic Institute, National Champion, Silver Medal-Holder of World Championship in Ski Orienteering in 2009;
Vladimir Barchukov, Staff-member of P.E. Department, Master of Sport, National Champion, Prize-Winner of World Cup, Silver Medal-Holder of World Championship in Ski Orienteering in 2009.

Sergey N. Gurov, The Minister of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Sergey I. Moutovin, The SibFU Vice-Rector for Security and Human Resources, Aron B. Muller, Head of SibFU Fitness Center, Victor I. Gruzenkin, Director of SibFU Sports Club also participated in the meeting.

Public Relations Department, 23 april 2009