Ukrainian Anastasia Shevchenko won the European Sambo Championship, which takes place in Minsk.

In the final match, the sportswoman defeated the Russian representative Alina Pchelintseva with a score of 3: 2. Champions were throws over the head.

In addition to Shevchenko, Ukrainians won 3 more awards on the first day of the tournament.

"Silver" won in the competitions "fighters" Andrei Kucherenko (up to 57 kg). According to the bronze medal, Anastasia Novikova (up to 48 kg) and Natalia Smal (72 kg).

Note that the championship will last until May 21. On Saturday and Sunday will play another 18 sets of awards.