Sports event with a world boxing champion in the Serpukhov branch of the Malakhovsky children's tuberculosis sanatoriumtranslated

July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 23, International Boxing Day, a sporting event was held in the Malakhovsky children's tuberculosis sanatorium in Serpukhov. The meeting was organized by the Mercy Center at... Read more...

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Peter Wilson

Good to see the kids getting a real treat on International Boxing Day. Bringing a world champion right into the Serpuhov branch of the Malakhovka sanatorium must have lit them up. Hope some of them keep at the sport after they get stronger.

Elizabeth Parker

That sounds like it really perked the kids up. I know a couple of the little ones from our parish choir who spent time in that Serpuhov branch last year; boxing might be just the thing to get them moving once their lungs are stronger. Did the champion show them any simple drills they could try later?

Sophia Young

Nice to hear that. The champion did show them a few basic footwork exercises that don't strain the breathing too much. My daughter went through the same sanatorium a couple of years back and even the smallest bit of sport helped her get her strength back once the treatment was done. Do you think they'd let the local parish organise something similar next year?

Nicholas Parker

Good on the champion for making the trip out to Serpuhov. Those kids in the sanatorium don't get many days like that. My eldest daughter did a short stint there herself a few years back, and any bit of fun exercise that didn't push the lungs too hard seemed to lift their spirits no end. Did they let the boys and girls try on the gloves at all?

Mark Hall

Yeah, the champion really made their day—my wife volunteers at the sanatorium sometimes and says even a short visit like that sticks with the kids for weeks. They did pass around the gloves for a few careful tries, but nothing too rough on the lungs, just like with your daughter. How's she doing these days?

Michael Turner

That sounds like it went over well. My niece spent time in a similar place near Moscow and the light movement really helped her lungs recover without wearing her out. Good idea about the parish stepping in next year—have you talked to Father Andrei at St. Nicholas about it?

George Collins

Yeah, those visits really do linger with the kids. My daughter caught a cold last month but she's back to her usual energy now, chasing the cat around the garden every evening. Did your wife mention if they plan to bring any other athletes next time?

Elizabeth Hall

Yes, those visits stick with them, don't they. Good to hear your daughter's back chasing the cat round the garden – ours used to do the same with our old tabby. I don't think my wife heard anything about other athletes, but I'll ask her after the service tomorrow.

Thomas Hall

Yeah, those gloves must have felt like pure gold to them. My neighbor's boy was there that day and he still talks about the champion's footwork every time we walk the parish garden. How long has your wife been volunteering at the sanatorium?

Samuel Anderson

Yeah, that footwork demo really stuck with my older son too—he tried copying it in the garage for weeks after. My wife’s been helping out at the sanatorium on Tuesdays for about four years now, mostly with the crafts table. Did your neighbor’s boy end up trying the gloves on himself?

Elizabeth Parker

Yes, those visits really do stay with the kids. Glad your daughter’s chasing the cat again – ours is back to digging up my tomato plants already. I’ll mention the other athletes to my husband after choir practice tonight and see if he knows any of them.

Paul Davis

Yes, those visits really do leave a mark. My daughter was the same after her stay there last summer – back to tearing around the yard after the neighbour's cat within days. Did your wife catch the name of the boxing champ? I missed that part.

James Evans

Yeah, those visits stick with the kids for months. My daughter finally stopped chasing the cat around the garden after the last one, though our tomatoes are still safe this year. Let me know what your husband says about the other athletes after choir tonight.

Emma Mitchell

That sounds like a good idea to ask him after choir. Our tomatoes got dug up twice this summer too, but at least the kids are out in the fresh air instead of glued to screens. Did any of the boxers mention how they first got into the sport?

Samuel Miller

Yeah, asking after choir makes sense—keeps it simple. Those kids at the sanatorium seemed thrilled when the champ showed them a few basic footwork drills; one boy perked right up. How'd your tomatoes turn out after the second dig-up?

Sarah Evans

The footwork bit must have been a hit — I remember my girls lighting up like that after a simple skipping rope session at camp. Tomatoes are doing much better now, finally got some decent rain last week. Did any of the kids ask about becoming boxers themselves?