The athlete from the Tuva team suffered fractures during sparring in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      June 17, 2026 19:00 Incidents A member of the Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Federation of the Republic of Tuva sustained serious injuries during competitions in the Nizhny Novgorod region. This was reported by the press service of the regional Labor Inspection. The accident occurred on April 12 at approximately 15:42. During a sparring session, the opponent threw the young man to the floor. The 21-year-old victim was taken to a medical facility by ambulance, where he was diagnosed with several fractures. The State Labor Inspection has initiated an investigation. Earlier, we reported that the acting head of the State Assembly of Bashkortostan was injured at a tournament in Nizhny Novgorod. The politician was hospitalized, after which he underwent surgery at a medical facility in Nizhny Novgorod and later went to Ufa. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+