Arm-wrestling competitions on among men and women was held at S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University within the framework of the VII winter Universiade of Kazakhstan.

As the chief referee of the Arm-wrestling federation of Kazakhstan, master of the referee of the World Federation Sergey Sokolov noted, sixteen teams - more than 200 athletes from higher educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the competition, confirming that arm-wrestling is actively developing among students.

“Competitions are held in eleven weight categories among men from 55 and over 110 kilograms. Athletes of six categories (from 50 to 80 + kg.) participate among the women”, - said Sergey Alexandrovich.

He also emphasized that the match data is built on the principle of combination and this is attracted particular interest.

"It is a rare occasion when arm-wrestler equally well knows the technique of playing with left and right hands. The points obtained are added, and only then the winner's place is determined”, S. Sokolov said.

Let us recall, that tomorrow a solemn closing ceremony of the VII Winter Universiade 2018 will be held in the walls of Pavlodar State University.