Wrestling in Norway might never have become popular if it weren't for the Polish wrestler and sports promoter - Zygmunt Dmowski. Contrary to appearances, this sport is not only about strength. It also involves developing empathy, building teamwork skills, and taking care of general physical fitness. It's worth knowing that Poles in Norway to this day, they are recognized wrestling specialists.
Stocks in Norway - when did they appear?
Before 1980 stocks in Norway were not a popular sport. This changed thanks to the Polish promoter Zygmunt Dmowski. He came to Scandinavia before 1980, but at the beginning he focused on Sweden. Only a year later he came to Norwayin which started activities aimed at popularization of stocks.
The great contribution of Poles to the development of this sport
Zygmunt Dmowski initially popularized this sport discipline based on wrestling catch shows in schools. Then he started working as a character trainer and had a tremendous contribution to the conquest the first Olympic medal w wrestling for Norway. All in all, a player led by him Jon Roningen won two Olympic gold medals.
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In 1986 he came to Norway Jan Stawowskiwhose work was very quickly appreciated. In the 90s he was driving the Norwegian national teamwith which he was successful. Stocks in Norway they could also develop thanks to other Poles - who came in 1983 Jan Adamaszek and a newcomer in the 90's Dariusz Przystolik.
Popularization of the discipline in Norway
Wrestling they are still largely shaped by Poles. He is involved in the popularization of this sport discipline Lucjan Receipt. He came to the Kingdom in 2008 after The Olympics in Beijing. Same as Zygmunt Dmowski, distributes stocks via shows in schools. Additionally, he participated in The Norwegian Championshipin which he won three gold medals and one silver.
Poles are respected as wrestling experts. This is evidenced by the fact that many of them are in this country in nature trainer. In addition to Lucian Kvit, there are also: Jan Potocki in Ålesund (formerly a coach of the Polish national team), Damian Gawkowski in Bødo, Piotr Troczynski in Oslo sp09, Krystian Tracz in Nutodden and Jan Kasprzak in Moss. The contemporary contribution to the development of this sport discipline was also tragically deceased Grzegorz Miszta from Posgrun.
Wrestling as a lifestyle
As he claims Lucjan Receipt in conversation with Radio Wataha: “There has never been a lot of money in wrestling and it should be treated as a hobby rather than a way of life. Nevertheless, he emphasizes that it is worth encouraging children not only for cultivation inventorybut for cultivation sports in general.
- "Wrestling are able to change life a child "- says the athlete in an interview with Radio Wataha -" They learn not only respect to others, but also team work with others, clearly corrects also motor skills and building body "- he adds.
IMPORTANT! The best age for a child to begin his adventure with inventory is the age of 8-9 years. Just contact the nearest sports club and enroll your child.
Lucjan Kvit is also a respected wrestling referee / photo: private resources of Lucjan Kwit
Stocks in Norway
They are among the largest national professions Norway Championship. As mentioned, our Polish player - Lucjan Receipt - he won a gold medal three times and a silver one once. Interestingly - in one of the clashes in this competition, he competed with Olympic bronze medalist Stig André Berge. Let us add that our player did not lose this match.
Competition in Kolbotn
Lucjan Receipt also encourages all Poles to watch the competition in Kolbotn. Will be held in 23.11.2018 and it is one of the biggest wrestling events In Norway. Ultimately, over 350 players from 8 countries around the world will appear there, including Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Germany, Belarus and other European countries.
