Russian freestyle wrestler Akhmed Usmanov admitted on that he did not celebrate his birthday to win the World Championship.
The World Wrestling Championships took place in September in Belgrade. Usmanov became world champion in the weight category up to 79 kg, which is not Olympic. The Russians participated in the tournament in neutral status. On September 16, the wrestler turned 27 years old.
— Your birthday was September 16, and it wasn’t the day after you fought. How did you keep yourself from eating cake or anything else?
– How can it take 15 years to achieve this, so much preparation, so much work… A day later or earlier, it makes no difference! That’s why after the fight we tried… (smile) – Usmanov said on .
Source : MatchTV
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