"This is the best base in the world!" Head coach of the Russian national judo team Hasanbi Taov talks about the Martial Arts Academy

22 August 2024
"This is the best base in the world!" Head coach of the Russian national judo team Hasanbi Taov talks about the Martial Arts Academy

Hasanbi Taov, head coach of the Russian national judo team and bronze medalist of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, told what competitions the national team is preparing for in Sirius.

"This training camp is dedicated to the beginning of the season. Now there will be the Grand Prix in Croatia, the Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi, and the Grand Slam in Japan this year. There will also be Russian competitions, continental team competitions, the Russian championship, and these guys will compete in these competitions," Hasanbi said.

He also gave his opinion of the Martial Arts Academy conditions.

"The Martial Arts Academy is the best facility in the world where you can practice judo. All conditions for training are available here. There is no such number of tatami anywhere in the world, and the gyms, plus the conditions, attitude towards athletes, the staff here is very good. Everything here is at the highest level to achieve great results," he added.

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