This poem introduces Anton Borisov, a 7-year-old boy from Konakovo, Tver oblast, Russia who has already achieved success as a sambo wrestler and chess player, being the champion in his town. While too young currently to compete in the Olympics in Sochi, the poem expresses confidence that Anton will continue his winning ways on tatami mats and triumph over nature to become a champion in the near future.

1. “A young sportsman of the town”
Made up by
Bobrova O.L.
t.Konakovo
Tver oblast
August, 2013.

2. There is a boy in Konakovo town,
Which situated in Tverskaya land,
My pride knows no bounds,
He’s a praiseworthy son of our Motherland!.

3. From early childhood he made it big as a sambo wrestler,
Achieved substential success.
He is like the wind and even faster.
But he’s only seven, can you guess?
.

4. He is a chessman and on familiar with draughts,
He’s able to make a fist.
And let’s dispel all our doubts,
He is the best in a town champion list.

5. He is always on his decisive mettle,
Like our lads in city Kazan.
Alas, he is too young to give in Sochi battle,
But soon he’ll have the laugh on everyone.

6. It’s likely in the near future
His triumph on tatami will go on.
And he is sure to beat all nature,
Anton Borisov- champion!!!

7. Thank you for attention !
All photos are taken from a private
collection.