Sadulaev goes to the World Cup in Kazakhstan

Russian freestyle wrestler, six-time world champion and two-time Olympic champion Abdulrashid Sadulayev will go to the world championship, which will be held in Astana (Kazakhstan) from October 24 to November 1.

Sadulaev got the opportunity to play in the national team in the weight category up to 97 kg, winning in the control qualifying fight of the current champion of Russia Magomed Kurbanov with the score 5-3.

The six-time world champion announced the successful selection in his social networks.

“The qualifying fight for the right to represent our country at the World Cup in Astana has ended.

The meeting with Magomed Kurbanov was a serious test and a good test of strength before the start in Kazakhstan. In our weight will gather at once four Olympic champions. I think we’re going to have the most competitive World Cup in history and I’m looking forward to it with great interest!

I am grateful to Magomed for the worthy competition. This is what makes you work even harder and not stop there.

Astana, see you soon! In 2019, I won gold here. I am glad to return to this city, feel the atmosphere of the tournament and the support of the fans again.

Abdulrashid had to fight the champion of Russia for a place in the national team because he missed the national championship due to injury. At this time, Kurbanov took the opportunity to win the Russian championship without the participation of his main competitor and was able to represent the country at the World Cup. However, for the titled Sadulayev in the coaching staff decided to make an exception and gave him a chance to participate in the world championship in case of victory in a separate qualifying fight.

The weight category in which Sadulayev performs is one of the most competitive, the more intriguing and attracts the attention of not only the athletes themselves, but also fans. The first stage of freestyle wrestling among men starts on October 29.