UrBC, Magnitogorsk, January 14, 2020. The Open All-Russian Competition A. Bogali-SKIMiR Cup for junior biathletes will take place at Abzakovo Ski Resort’s Biathlon Center on January 15-19, with support from Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works, MMK’s Information & PR Department reports.

The competition is open to young men and women born in 2003-2010.

‘An individual race, a solemn opening ceremony, and a general race will be held on Wednesday, January 15. An individual race will take place the next day, followed by a super sprint on January 17-18 as well as a race on Friday. Supermixt Relay Races will get coordinated on January 19, followed by an awarding ceremony and the closing ceremony for the event,’ MMK says.

Contestants who win the first, second, and third prizes will receive a prize, a medal, and an honorary certificate. Contestants who come fourth, fifth, and sixth will get a prize and a certificate. The winning sports players’ coaches will get some prizes as well. The teams getting gold, silver, and bronze will be given prizes, medals, and honorary certificates.

Now A. Bogali-SKIMiR Cup is the initiative of a renowned Russian biathlete and two-time Olympic race champion (2006, 2010) Anna Bogali.