News 08.11.2026

BUDO Took Third Place in the Club Ranking at Finnish Open Cup 2026

On November 7, the international karate tournament Finnish Open Cup 2026 was held in Tampere, Finland. Our club BUDO took 3rd place in the overall medal standings for clubs and teams!

BUDO athletes won nine medals: five gold, one silver, and three bronze.

Results and podium places

1st place

Alice Saarmannkumite, girls U12, +40 kg;

Arina Russmankumite, girls U12, -40 kg, combined category;

Timofey Mikhayletskumite, boys U12, -40 kg, combined category;

Arina Fomkinakumite, girls U16, +61 kg;

Arina Fomkinakumite, girls U18, +66 kg.

2nd place

Sofia Mikhayletskumite, girls U12, -40 kg, combined category.

3rd place

Stella Saarmannkumite, girls U10;

Elis Merkurikumite, girls U12, -40 kg, combined category;

Evelyn Allikaskumite, girls U16, -61 kg, combined category.

It was especially gratifying that in the combined category of girls U12 up to 40 kg, the entire podium was occupied by BUDO athletes: Arina Russman, Sofia Mikhaylets, and Elis Merkuri. Arina Fomkina became the winner in two age categories — U16 and U18!

Fourth places were taken by Gordon Tsikul in the combined category of boys U12 up to 40 kg and Elisei Kaplunov in the boys U16 up to 52 kg category. We thank all athletes for their effort, perseverance, and worthy representation of BUDO at the international tournament!

Congratulations to the prize-winners and coaches on the results! Thanks to the parents and everyone who supported our team!

OSS! 🥋