Died legendary Soviet sambo wrestler Alexander Pushnitsa
He was considered the most titled representative of this sport.
According to the Sambo and Judo Federation of the Omsk Region, the legendary Soviet sambo wrestler Alexander Pushnitsa died at the age of 74.
The sports veteran has been battling cancer in recent years, which caused his death.
Alexander Pushnitsa, who played for the Dynamo sports society, was considered a real legend of sambo while still in his career.
He became the best at the world championships three times (1974, 1979, 1983), he also won two European golds (1976 and 1984) and two World Cup golds (1977 and 1980).
In addition, the sambo wrestler climbed the highest podium of the USSR championships nine times, and in general, according to awards, he was considered the most titled representative of his sport in the country.