Russian Greco-Roman wrestler Nikita Melnikov won first place at the World Cup, which takes place in Budapest. In the final game Melnikov, who plays in the weight category up to 96 kg, was stronger Artur Aleksanyan of Armenia. The meeting ended with the score 2-2 but Aleksanyan received more than one warning. Bronze medals won Balazs Kiss of Hungary and Shalva Gadabadze of Azerbaijan. «The most difficult were the last two fights — said Melnikov. — I think that I did not succeed. Final score 2:2 — for me it\’s not a victory. I wanted to show a more positive outcome, without giving a single point. The match was strong. difference in our struggle was not so great, and the result on the scoreboard — tied score. » «We need to add to the physical condition, work on endurance» — summed up the Russian. «In the Russian team have a new, younger generation — said Mikhail Melnikov personal trainer Gamzin. — The current world championship showed that the change has come, worthy of former champions. Millers spent the final five fights and was very tired. Attune the meeting with Armenian rival was titled very difficult, although in Kazan in the decisive battle Nikita beat him with a 9:0 advantage. Budapest Melnikov able to run the story, gaining two points, but then the judge seeing spade counted points to the opponent. believe that in this case they have made a mistake. »
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