M. Knystautas secured the title in the 130 kg weight category. He defeated Czech opponent Artur Sargsyan with a score of 7:1 in the opening round.
In the semifinal, Knystautas faced the reigning European champion, Ukrainian Mikhail Vyhnevetsky, winning by a score of 2:0. The final match saw Knystautas compete against Estonian Heikki Nabius, who was the vice-champion at the 2012 London Olympics, resulting in a 1:1 draw. Following the event, Knystautas commented on his performance, stating that the competition was solid.
He noted that the team was well-prepared after training in Hungary. He identified the semifinal bout against the Ukrainian competitor as the most challenging fight of the tournament. Looking ahead, Knystautas revealed that the group will attend a training camp in Druskininkai with other national athletes.
He highlighted that the World Championship in Kazakhstan in October represents the most significant event for the start of the year. In the same 130 kg weight category, R. Fridrik also competed, securing two victories.
However, Fridrik was ultimately defeated in the semifinal round by the Ukrainian athlete, the current European champion.
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