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Wrestlers from Dagestan and Yakutia head to world championships in Astana
The freestyle wrestling world championships are set for Astana from October 29 to November 1.
Nine wrestlers from Dagestan are on Russia’s team, including team captain Abdulrashid Sadulaev.
Five wrestlers trained in Yakutia are also due to compete, representing Australia, Macedonia, Tajikistan and Belarus.
The competitors will take part in different weight classes, with qualifying rounds and later bouts scheduled during the championships.
Sadulaev could win his seventh world title, a feat achieved by only two wrestlers before him.
The championships will determine whether he reaches that milestone and how the other wrestlers perform.
Nine wrestlers from Dagestan have joined Russia’s team for the world championships in Astana.
Five wrestlers trained in the Yakut wrestling school are also preparing to compete.
The championships are scheduled for October 29 to November 1.
Dagestan’s team includes captain Abdulrashid Sadulaev, who could win a seventh world title.
The Yakut-trained wrestlers listed in the report represent Australia, Macedonia, Tajikistan and Belarus.
- Who
- Nine wrestlers from Dagestan and five wrestlers trained in the Yakut wrestling school.
- What
- They are preparing to compete in the world wrestling championships.
- When
- October 29 to November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Dagestan wrestlers travelled to Astana.
The world championships are scheduled to take place.
Georgy Okorokov is scheduled to begin competing in the 61 kg category.
The other Yakut-trained wrestlers are scheduled to compete.
- Dagestan team
- Nine wrestlers
- Yakut-trained wrestlers
- Five
- Host city
- Astana
- Championship dates
- October 29–November 1, 2026
- Sadulaev’s potential record
- A seventh world championship gold medal