Valentina Shevchenko, IWGA Athlete of the Month for June .
Every month the IWGA awards an athlete or a team honoring outstanding achievements within the specific month. Tissot supports the awarding. Valentina Shevchenko (26) was announced as IWGA Athlete of the Month in June. Month for June 2014. The Muaythai fighter from Peru won the gold medal (weight class 60 kg) at the IFMA World Championships Malaysia 2014. It was her eighth title since 2002, when the 26-year-old athlete. Born in Russia, “Bullet” (her nickname) has been living in Peru since 2008. In her new home country she has been appointed as a Sport Is Your Gang ambassador (SIYG). In this role she works with kids from the ghetto in one of the SIYG projects in Peru and uses Muaythai as a tool to teach boys and girls self-respect and respect for others.
Our athletes of the month were:
- April 2014: Sara Lopez (Col) – Archery
- May 2014: Valentina Shevchenko (Peru)- Muhaythai
- June 2014: Paola Longoria (Mex) – Recquetball
- July 2014: Brazilian Men’s Beach Handball Team
- August 2014: Adam Ondra (Cze) Speed Climbing
- September 2014: German Canoe Polo Women’s Team
- Oktober 2014: Nino Langella and Khrystyna Moshenska (Ita) Dance Sport
- November: Carl Yngvar Christensen (Nor) Powerlifting
Learn more about the IWGA Athlete of the Month and their outstanding performances.