The new season of the Kalmyk hockey league "Cup of Jungar" opened on the ice of the capital's ice center. The featured derby between last year's finalists, Dynamo-Elista and HC Elista, ended 3-2 in favor of Dynamo. Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Batu Khasikov skated for Dynamo wearing number 28 and addressed players and fans before the game, noting that Kalmyk athletes set a strong example for youth. He also spoke via video link as chairman of the Supreme Supervisory Council of the Russian Kickboxing Federation, wishing the national team success at the world championship in Colombia.