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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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The Novosibirsk State University faculty team won the regional "Vivocacy and Health" volleyball competition for the first time. The victory was a landmark event for university sports and the first time the NSU team had ever participated in this competition. The "Vivocacy and Health" Spartakiad, which includes staff and faculty from Novosibirsk universities, includes nine events, many of which were successfully completed by NSU representatives. The university has placed third in the overall team standings for four consecutive years.
In the volleyball final, the NSU team met the NSU team and, in a tough three-set battle, won with a score of 2:1.
"Our team's victory in the Novosibirsk University Faculty Spartakiad in volleyball was ensured by team cohesion. Excellent teamwork, a champion's spirit, good physical condition, and a little luck helped our team secure victory. The game was evenly matched, but intense focus on key moments in the third, decisive set proved crucial to our success," notes Anton Mamekov, Head of the Sports Department at the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies at NSU.
The winning team consists of:
Bair Nikolaevich Tuchinov, research fellow at the Research Center for Artificial Intelligence at NSU, team captain;
Andrey Viktorovich Matveev, Head of the Laboratory of Deep Machine Learning in Physical Methods at the Institute of Intelligent Robotics at NSU;
Alexey Sergeevich Kiryutin, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Biological Physics, Faculty of Physics, NSU;
Sergey Vadimovich Agapov, Associate Professor of the Department of Geometry and Topology of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of NSU;
Elizaveta Evgenievna Kirchanova, lecturer at the Department of Intelligent Systems of Thermal Physics at the Institute of Intelligent Robotics at NSU;
Evgeny Yuryevich Zhdanov, Senior Lecturer, Department of General Physics, Faculty of Physics, NSU;
Artem Stepanovich Bogomyakov, Senior Lecturer, Department of General Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, NSU;
Andrey Andreevich Kechin, Associate Professor of the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of NSU;
Oleg Igorevich Gusev, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematical Modeling, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, NSU;
Alexander Anatolyevich Egorov, Associate Professor of the Department of Higher Mathematics, Faculty of Physics, NSU.
"The emotions after the victory are simply indescribable. It's pure euphoria, pride, and joy for a good game and result," says team captain Bair Turchynov. "We've proven by our example that NSU values not only scientific research, but also a healthy spirit, the will to win, and competitive passion. This is our first victory in this competition, and it could be historic for university sports."
According to the captain, the team approached the Spartakiad with particular seriousness, with regular training and careful work on the mistakes of previous years.
"Success was made possible by teamwork and a strong desire. Despite a busy schedule of lectures and meetings, we tried to train regularly, analyzed past failures, and focused on teamwork and physical fitness. This year, we developed that fighting spirit and confidence that often make all the difference," notes Bair Turchynov.
The atmosphere within the team played a special role in the victory.
"Teamwork is the foundation of our results. On the court, we understand each other without words: we back each other up, support each other after mistakes, and celebrate every successful moment. We don't have 'stars'—we're a unified team where everyone does their best for the team's success," the captain emphasizes.
For teachers, participation in competitions is not only a sport, but also an opportunity to represent the university.
"Representing NSU is a great honor and responsibility. We take the field as part of a huge university community and want students, colleagues, and fans to be proud of their alma mater. Every victory is another reason to say, 'Our university is the best and most diverse!'" says Bair Turchynov.
Anton Mamekov also talks about the special atmosphere at the competition:
"The atmosphere at the competition was incredible. The competition was intense from the very first minutes. Our opponent, NSTU, naturally had more fans than the host team. But a small group of NSU fans also cheered enthusiastically and enthusiastically for their team."
The team does not plan to stop there.
"Our plans include defending our title next year and promoting volleyball among teachers, setting an example for students. Now we have a new, ambitious reason to train," the captain adds.
Today, NSU has a modern sports infrastructure, and its gyms are fully operational for academic activities. Sports departments are open daily from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM; the Department of Physical Education implements development programs in 17 sports.
NSU faculty, staff, and students actively participate in competitions across a variety of sports, with considerable success. For example, the Novosibirsk Universiade, a 22-sport competition held annually from November to June, features 22 events, with NSU participating in 21 of them. The university has placed third overall in the team competition for four consecutive years.
The team's victory was a clear confirmation of NSU's successful combination of science, sports, and team spirit.
The material was prepared by: Yulia Dankova, NSU press service
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