Athletistic / Combat. Abdulrashid Sadulayev, two-time Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling, won the gold medal at the Russian Championship in the weight category up to 97 kg. In the final fight he defeated Alikhan Zhabrailov.

The bronze medals were won by Igor Ovsyannikov and Bady-Maadir Samdanu.

Sadulayev became Russian champion six times.

Beterbiev was injured, his fight with Bivol was postponed

Previously, the athlete was not allowed to participate in the European qualifying tournament in Baku (Azerbaijan). It was reported that he was refused participation due to his support for the SVO and his affiliation with the Dynamo company.

Russian Freestyle Wrestling Championship – 2024. Up to 97 kg:

1. Abdulrashid Sadulayev (Republic of Dagestan).
2. Alikhan Zhabrailov (Republic of Dagestan).
3. Igor Ovsyannikov (Krasnoyarsk Territory) and Bady-Maadyr Samdan (Tuva).



Athletistic