President of the Russian Wrestling Federation (FSBR) Mikhail Mamiashvili explained why three Olympic champions were absent from the wrestling tournament in Kazan, and also offered to increase the importance of the Spartakiad, given its role in the development of Russian sport.
Olympic champions Abdulrashid Sadulaev, Zaur Uguev and Zaurbek Sidakov do not participate in wrestling competitions as part of the Spartakiad.
— The participants talk about the Spartakiad in different ways. For some it’s the main start of the season, for others it’s competitive training. How do you rate the wrestling tournament in Kazan?
– I agree that the tasks and goals of athletes are different. Some leaders decided not to participate in the Spartakiad at all, having their own reasons. Mini-wounds, for example. But for the majority, this is a good opportunity to gain tournament experience, after all, the strongest in the country came to Kazan. We speak with you, and on the mat right now Gadzhimurad Rashidov, world champion and Olympic medalist. Serious level,” Mamiashvili told .
– Could the FSBR influence the appearance of all the strongest in Kazan?
— I think the regions should show maximum interest and responsibility here. The Spartakiad development vector is exactly what the president of the country is talking about, in particular, it was said in the presidential council on sports. Children’s, youth and mass sports in the regions are closely linked to these start-ups. In this sense, it is important to assess the attitude towards the Spartakiad after its completion. Perhaps it is worth starting the compilation of a ranking of regions. When he appears, probably, all the strongest will participate in the Spartakiads, without exception.
But even now the representative office in Kazan is strong. In each weight category – winners and winners of Olympic, World and European championships. In addition, it is a great opportunity for young people. Both in terms of prospects and in terms of prize pool.
– Which of the “tops” could decorate the Spartakiad, but avoided participation?
– For one reason or another, there are not three Olympic champions – Sadulaev, Ugev and Sidakov. Hopefully we will see them at the second stage of the professional league in Poddubny, which will be held in Moscow in October.
Source : MatchTV
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