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Russian Wrestlers Excluded From American Promotion
Russian wrestling coach bans national team athletes from American promotion after poor performances.
In brief
Russian wrestling coach bans national team athletes from American promotion after poor performances. Russian coach Khadzhimurat Gatsalov will not allow national-team wrestlers to compete in Real American Freestyle after their poor results against American opponents at the 2026 World Championships. Originally reported…
Russian wrestlers return to 2026 World Championships
Russian wrestlers won 14 medals including four gold at the 2026 World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Coach unhappy with performances against Americans
Head coach Khadzhimurat Gatsalov criticized wrestlers for losing five matches against American opponents at the championships.
Three wrestlers competed in American promotion
Three wrestlers who competed in Real American Freestyle missed part of national team training due to their involvement.
Coach rejects RAF as preparation
Gatsalov stated that the three wrestlers did not have proper training for RAF and were preparing for it instead.
Sadulaev missed championships due to injury
Olympic champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev missed the Russian championships due to injury and competed in the World Championships without much experience.
Coach bans national wrestlers from RAF
Gatsalov will no longer allow national-team wrestlers to compete in Real American Freestyle after the World Championships.
In short
Russian coach Khadzhimurat Gatsalov will not allow national-team wrestlers to compete in Real American Freestyle after their poor results against American opponents at the 2026 World Championships.
