Alexander Filimonov: “Juniors are a priority in armwrestling!” 09:00 01/28/2014 Raising a new, healthy and armwrestling-crazy generation should be every federation’s priority. Not what you were looking for? Search for other text. Popularizing the sport in the new generation is very much a current issue. Having a strong cadre is any country’s guarantee of success. On youth in armwresttling – Russian federations’ president, Alexander Filimonov. Do you think it’s really worth the effort to organize tournaments for kids ages 14 – 15? Is it not too early for a young body to be put to such strains and risk injuries? In many sports disciplines, this is a crucial age. For example, in gymnastics, swimming or martial arts it is actually almost too late to start at this age, from professional point of view. As for armwrestling, this is the greatest age. There have been junior championships in Russia since 2000, for ages 14-15. Is it worth it to organize big events for children and youth?