Vavilov University — Champion of the Saratov Regional Team Badminton League 2026

On May 17, 2026, the Saratov Regional Team Badminton League for students and university staff concluded in Saratov. The tournament brought together five of the strongest teams representing higher education institutions in the region.

After a series of intense matches, the Vavilov University team claimed the championship title.

Final standings:

1st place — Vavilov University

2nd place — Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov

3rd place — Saratov State Law Academy

4th place — Saratov State University named after N. G. Chernyshevsky

5th place — Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky

Championship Team Line-up

Students:

• Ilya Volkov (B-AI 33)
• Danila Borisenko (B-AI-304)
• Anzhelika Shapulenko (B-BT-201)
• Anastasia Khomova (S-Vt-303)

Faculty members:

• Andrey Rukavishnikov — Associate Professor, Department of Hydromelioration, Environmental Engineering and Construction in Agro-Industrial Complex, Institute of Engineering and Robotics (Team Captain)
• Maria Rukavishnikova — Lecturer, Financial and Technological College

Congratulations to the team and captain Andrey Rukavishnikov on this outstanding victory and wishing further sporting success!