In November 2024, the capital of the Don land hosted the International Friendship Cup boxing tournament. This is the second time that athletes from Victoria, the capital of the Republic of Seychelles, have taken part in the competition. The event is held as part of the twinning program between Rostov-on-Don and Victoria.
The boxing finals timed to coincide with the Day of National Unity are held in the southern capital for the 6th consecutive year. The Friendship Cup has become a tradition and this time it brought together 5 countries: the hosts were joined by competitors from Abkhazia, Armenia, Belarus and the Seychelles. Residents of equatorial latitudes said that the cold weather was overshadowed by the warm hospitality.
Jacques Bond, head coach of the Seychelles boxing team said: “We have been cooperating with Russia and Russian coaches for a long time. Alexey, the Russian coach, recently returned from Seychelles. We are participating in the Friendship Cup for the second time. And every year we look forward to a new season and a new Cup”.
For the guests, this visit to the Don region is first and foremost an opportunity to test and improve their skills.
“It's a great experience; it's the first time I've taken part in an international competition. I hope to keep on participating in competitions of this scale,” said Franco Zialor, boxer for the Seychelles national team.
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