Opening of competitions took place yesterday at 13:30 and came to the end with a solemn raising of a flag of the Russian Federation. But the competitive program began still at 10:00 when passed the first fights. Athletes of five take part in a cup various age (from 10 to 18 years and is more senior) categories, each of which is divided into six weight.

"It already ninth annual cup. Here young fighters of the mixed single combats can improve the fighting skills, reveal the strongest. It is a cup not simply regional level, among participants there are representatives of such cities as Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, Kemerovo, St. Petersburg and Moscow. A few years ago competitions even carried the status All-Russian", - the chief judge of competitions the master of sports of the international class Vyacheslav Sorokanyuk told.

Let's remind that final fights of the IX Federation Cup on MMAI KEMPO, and also rewarding of winners will pass on March 31, in Sports palace.