At Zloty Tur we have witnessed the legendary Ukrainian armwrestlers – Rustam Babayev. Rustam pulled not in his usual weight category of 86 kg, but in the higher category up to 95 kg. ()
Rustam in his career was involved in a variety of tournaments, he could hardly be surprised, but he noted the high level of organization of the tournament:
"The tournament was held at a high level. The place was chosen well, I liked the city - quiet and peaceful, no fuss. Good hall and a big stage with a good view".
We always wait from Rustam the best results, his victories, as he has taught us to do. Despite the change of category, almost nothing has changed, Rustam spent seconds to win over his rivals. On the left hand nobody could do anything to stop him. On the right hand Rustam became second, losing Gasparini:
"Overall, I pulled well. I'm satisfied with left hand results. But on the result of the right hand referees influenced tremendously. I meet for the first time such a horrible level of refereeing. Look at it, and you will understand everything".
Rustam speaks modestly about his victories, but we can’t call his victories modest. On his right hand he pulled in the ultimate category, where he got a series of beautiful victories. One of his victims was the current world champion in the 110+ category Gennady Kvikvinia:
"Gennady Kvikvinia is a very serious competitor and rival, it was impossible to relax with him in any case.
I bet him. But honestly, it seems to me that he was not quite ready for this tournament".
We all remember the wonderful match between Rustam Babayev and Krasimir Kostadinova. It was definitely one of the finest matches of the tournament:
"I was surprised by Krasimir Kostadinov. During my absence he gained his strength and endurance. We have the longest match with him. Although the fight has the best on the part of refereeing, but anyway it impressed me. Now I have a purpose, and there is something to think about and something to do".
At Zloty Tur this year there were several candidates to be called a hero of the tournament. Sure, many fans believe the hero is Rustam, and he has his own opinion:
"The hero of the tournament was Andrey Pushkar, as he took two cups in the ultimate category".
Many athletes ended the season at the Zloty Tur and Rustam is among these athletes:
"For me, I think, this season is over. I will relax and be ready for the next one".
Legendary Rustam Babayev is as always modest and restrained, but his victories speak show everything. We are looking forward to the fights of Rustam.
What do you think about armfight between Rustam and Krasimir? It would be mega cool!
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