-1. How much time do you spend training and how did you get to know this sport and be interested in it?
I started armwrestling by invitation of a former athlete when I was 12 and I knew nothing about it. Today I spend around 1,5 hour a day during the week (lifting weights) and 2,5hours on Saturdays (just rope and table training)
-2. What armwrestler do you admire most and why?
As most of us I learned really early how to admire John Brzenk and had the opportunity to meet him and be even more of a fan as he is such a nice guy. Other than him, I’m a fan of all armwrestlers who are humble and always willing to learn.
-3. What are your expectations in this sport?
I learned that in this sport is hard to get to the top, but its even harder to keep yourself up there. You become a target to others and you have to always push yourself harder to go beyond your limits and keeping winning. So I really want to continue to be World Champion and if possible participate in more than 1 international Championship per year (like A1, Nemiroff and others like these).
-4. What other sport do you practice?
None. I practiced Gymnastics for 10 years, 3 of them while I was beginning in armwrestling. I love this sport and I’m in touch with it since I was 5. Now I teach gymnastics.
-5. What advice would you give to the young boys and girls who start with this sport?
I would say that for any sport: know your limits, dedicate yourself and have discipline if you want to go far. Then work really hard for it and don`t give up!!
-6. Apart from this sport… what other objectives do you have for your future?
I want to travel the world – preferable with someone special (thanks to armwrestling I’ve been to a few countries already), get married, build a family… mostly normal wishes.
-7. What armwrestling technique do you think is the best?
It depends on where you are stronger and on your opponent. A good armwrestler has options to lean on.
-8. What has been your worst disappointment in this sport?
I sometimes think I chose the wrong sport as in Brazil we have soo little support and media space. Most of Brazilians don’t know the sport or it`s athletes and sometimes I even joke I`m famous in Sweden (after beating Sarah) but no one knows me in Brazil.
III World Championship armliftingu World Armlifting Association (WAA) with great success was in Moscow on September 28, 2013
III World Championship armliftingu World Armlifting Association (WAA) with great success was in Moscow on September 28. tournament gave special flavor arrival and participation in the Championship of the legendary Norwegian strongman, now living in the United States, Odda Haugen (Odd Haugen) – the living legend of strongmen. During his long career as a famous Norwegian won or was medalist at the most prestigious competitions of athletes in the world.Until now, despite his 63 years of age, he is a serious contender for all participants and Strongman armliftinga. And in the championship he won in different disciplines five gold and one silver medal. With the competition by “Strategist – TV”, http://strateg.tv/ (director Alexander Xherbak) was organized live webcast of exceptional quality, and the crew of Sergei Badyukov made a film about the tournament. Guests of honor at the tournament were the famous Russian athletes Denis Tsyplepnkov and Michael Sidorychev.
Results of Team Championship: 1. Russia, 2. Ukraine, 3. USA
On behalf of the organizers would like to express my deep gratitude to those who produce competitions became a real holiday:
Takes the tournament and creates favorable conditions for the perfect club ALEX FITNESS – http://www.alexfitness.ru/ , Yuri Melnikov and the entire team of the club.
IRONMIND (USA) http://ironmind.com/ for ongoing partnership and prizes to the participants
Oleg Chernov and Company AerRus – official distributor in Russia IronMindEnterprises http://www.captainsofcrush.ru// , for the continued partnership and support
Sergei Badyukov for your continued support and promotion of power sports and healthy lifestyle on television and on the radio.
Alexei Tyukalova for constant advancement armliftinga in the world.
Alexander Kharlamov and his company, Professional equipment for martial arts “Kharlamov-Sport” http://harlamov-sport.com/ for great prizes and equipment (platforms and poles) for the competition.
Denis Shmarevu and development of products for the phenomenal arm strength – www.silarukov.ru for ongoing partnership and invaluable assistance in the conduct and organization of the tournament
Arcadia Opeskin personally and the company “Inter – C Brand” Tribulustan + “- http://www.inter-sia.ru/ for the continued support of tournaments and prizes to the participants.
Tatiana Mikhailyuk the Company “HARD BODY” http://www.hard-body.ru/ , prizes for participants and ongoing partnership
Dmitry Gorbachev, the Company «Gordey-gym» – for the production of T-shirts armlifting Russian exceptional quality and cash prizes to the participants.
For excellent refereeing: Natalia Witkiewicz, Yuri Soloviev and his entire team
Organizing committee: – President of the World Armlifting Association Alexander Filimonov – Russia – President IRON MIND, Dr. Randall Strossen – USA – Vice President of the Russian Association of armsportu Andrei Petrov – Russia – Vice President of World Armlifting Association Andrei Sharkov, Ukraine – fitness director «ALEX FITNESS »Yuri Melnikov – Russia – Head of the Department of Philosophy and Sociology RGUFKSMiT, Ph.D. Alexei Peredelsky – Russia – Secretary General of World Armlifting Association Nicholas Witkiewicz – Russia – WAA authorized representative in the Nordic countries and Europe Alexei Tyukalov – Finland – TV host and actor, multiple world champion Sergey armliftingu Badyuk – Russia – CEO of “www.silarukov. rf “Denis Shmarev – Russia – CEO of “AerRus” Oleg Chernov – Russian – Editor in Chief REGTime Igor Klimov – Russia – CEO of “Hard Body” Tatiana Mikhailyuk – Russia – Director web magazine “Iron World” Andrew Franskevich – Russia. – Director of “Inter-S” Arkady Opeskin – Russia.
NEW ARM WARS Super Series Middleweight Champion of the World Right Handed – Craig Tullier of the United States of America. After winning a tightly contested WAR Vs. Niklas “AMBUSH” Nannestad of Sweden – 4 : 2
Niklas Nannestad – ARM WARS “VENGEANCE” │ 27 – 28 September 2013, Mr. Olympia Expo, Las Vegas, USA
What a fantastic weekend for the ARM WARS debutants like Steve “RAZOR” Rau (pictured below) who along with Scott Ballinger, Jordan Sill & others, proved that he is READY & ABLE to be a force in the Super Series !!!
Jordan Sill – ARM WARS “VENGEANCE” │ 27 – 28 September 2013, Mr. Olympia Expo, Las Vegas, USA
Jordan Sill’s opportunity to impress on a GLOBAL SCALE came at ARM WARS “VENGEANCE” Las Vegas……& when it came…..IT CAME HARD !!! watch out for this ULTRA EXCITING addition to the Super Series athlete roster. Regular viewers of the Show Worldwide will be seeing MUCH more of him !!!
Steve “RAZOR” Rau / USA Vs. “RELENTLESS” Frode Haugland / NOR – ARM WARS “VENGEANCE” │ 27 – 28 September 2013, Mr. Olympia Expo, Las Vegas, USA
The ARM WARS Super Series would just like to thank all of the athletes & staff who have worked so hard on & off the table to make the “VENGEANCE” Las Vegas event such a huge success. Some of the best Armwrestling matches of all time took place in Sin City this weekend & all of the Blood, Sweat, Tears, Guts & Nuts, Pain & Glory was captured on Camera for millions of people around the World to enjoy & re-live in High Definition. Thank you again guys. YOU ARE ARM WARS !!!
Neil Pickup – ARM WARS “VENGEANCE” │ 27 – 28 September 2013, Mr. Olympia Expo, Las Vegas, USA
In only his second ARM WARS appearance Swedish standout Glenn “THE PROJECT” Bengtsson reached the Middleweight “BATTLEGROUND” Final after forcing Armwrestling Legend Andrew “COBRA” Rhodes to withdraw through injury after their 3 – 3 THRILLER at ARM WARS “VENGEANCE” Las Vegas.
Christopher Kaufman – ARM WARS “VENGEANCE” │ 27 – 28 September 2013, Mr. Olympia Expo, Las Vegas, USA
After a true Baptism of Fire at ARM WARS “VENGEANCE”, where he ran headlong into a HUGE & in form Jordan Sill, Chris Kaufman was re-focussed by his second round Victory in a WAR with a “BATTLE SCARRED” Devin Mackin, the debutant has vowed to return to the Super Series better prepared later this year or early in 2014. We look forward to seeing what improvements this new ARM WARS Heavyweight is able to make ahead of his return to the ARM WARS Stage.
VII INTERNATIONAL ARMWRESTLING TOURNAMENT “SELANOVCI 2013” │ Image Source:armfight.com
VII INTERNATIONAL ARMWRESTLING TOURNAMENT “SELANOVCI 2013”
SELANOVCI, MUNICIP. ORYAHOVO, VRATZA REGION (BULGARIA)
12.10.2013 (Saturday)
CATEGORIES:
JUNIORS – LEFT HAND – up to 75 kg
JUNIORS – LEFT HAND – over 75 kg
JUNIORS – RIGHT HAND – up to 75 kg
JUNIORS – RIGHT HAND – over 75 kg
MEN – LEFT HAND – up to 75 kg
MEN – LEFT HAND – up to 85 kg
MEN – LEFT HAND – over 85 kg
MEN – RIGHT HAND – up to 75 kg
MEN – RIGHT HAND – up to 85 kg
MEN – RIGHT HAND – over 85 kg
MEN – RIGHT HAND – ABSOLUTE CATEGORY
(CHAMPION OF THE CHAMPIONS)
WOMEN – RIGHT HAND – ABSOLUTE CATEGORY
OVERALL CATEGORIES: 12 (TWELVE).
WEIGHT IN, REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION, REFEREE SEMINAR –
ON 12.10. 2013 AT 9:00 AM.
THE COMPETITION WILL LEAD ON OPEN SCENE IN SELANOVCI VILLAGE, BEGINNING AT 12:00 h.
” 23-year-old blagoevgradchanin, famous Guinness record, received the title of “honorary citizen” of Blagoevgrad.
Councilors unanimously supported the proposal of Vladimir Elezov, which was made early in the year.
27 councilors approved the proposal and voted “For”, with two against and three abstained.
Young talent from Blagoevgrad was born on October 13, 1990, an active participant in wrestling’s record in the Guinness Book of Records is one of the biggest successes. Record is raising one hand for a minute – for 17 times. ”
BarStoolSports.com’s El Pres & BigCat will be onsite @ UAL Headquarters Friday, September 27, 2013 @ 2PM.
The Guys behind the BarStoolSports.com phenomenon know a few things about earths 3 most precious commodities … beer, women and SPORTS!!! Averaging 445,533 visitors a day has proven that We trust their judgement and look to them as the King Solomons of our internet entertainment.
It was brought to our attention the BarStoolSports.com guys have an interest in arm wrestling some professional pullers and knowing the standard that they have for fun, The UAL couldn’t disappoint.
So we arranged for El Pres and BigCat to have as much fun as they can handle … UAL Super Heavyweight World Champion ‘Monster’ Michael Todd and UAL Arm Candy Girls Ana Cheri and Megan Belet!!!
You are invited to join us as we spend an afternoon with The Champ, UAL’s very own Arm Candy Girls, the BarStoolSports.com crew, and a few surprises we have in store for them.
Doors open @ 2PM. The warehouse will be open to All UAL athletes, their family, friends and fans. We will have multiple tables onsite for practice & coaching with the UAL Pullers, the gym will be open and we will be conducting interviews, photo shoots and filming for UAL and BarStoolSports.com. So play hookie from work & school and join us for an afternoon of arm wrestling bliss.
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