First-ever 'Slapping Championship' held in Russia
The inaugural "Slapping Championship" was held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia over the weekend as part of the Siberian Power Show sports festival.
The event consists of two men taking turns slapping each other on the cheek until one gives up or is disqualified, according to The Moscow Times. Competitors cannot dodge or deflect the slaps.
В Красноярске провели чемпионат по мужским пощечинам. Некоторые лупили соперников так, что те не могли удержаться на ногах. Победителем стал Василий Камоцкий, за тяжелую руку он получил 30 тысяч рублей. Щеку ему лучше не подставлять… pic.twitter.com/xdBNJCKrKf
— НТВ (@ntvru) March 19, 2019
The winner of the championship, Vasiliy Kamotskiy, left with 30,000 rubles - roughly $470 USD.
Meanwhile in Russia...the 'male slapping championships' took place in Krasnoyarsk. The winner, Vasiliy Kamotskiy (left) took home 30,000 rubles (£350) 👏🇷🇺pic.twitter.com/aXQkMkmbd6
— Danny Armstrong (@DannyWArmstrong) March 19, 2019
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