Champion of the Olympiad in freestyle wrestling. Georgian heroes of Rio

Wrestling is a single combat between two unarmed athletes using a set of certain techniques. The purpose of the fight is to put on the shoulder blades (carcass) of the opponent or to win on points. The fight can take place both in the stance and in other positions, strikes are prohibited.

There is no draw in Greco-Roman wrestling. There must always be a winner. The record for the number of won freestyle wrestling world championships belongs to the Soviet athlete Alexander Medved, who has achieved this title ten times. The same record, but in Greco-Roman wrestling, belongs to Alexander Karelin - he won nine world championships in a row, and no one has achieved this either before or after him.

OLYMPIC GAMES

Greco-Roman wrestling entered the program of the Olympic Games in 1896, while freestyle wrestling - in 1904, and in 1906 at the Extraordinary Olympic Games and in 1912 it was not included in the competition program, since then this type has always been represented in the Olympic Games. In 2004, the first awards of the discipline were played in Athens female wrestling... To date, the program of the Summer Olympic Games includes these types of competitions.

RUSSIA

For the first time, domestic wrestlers took part in the Games of the IV Olympiad in 1908 and won 2 silver medals. Nikolay Orlov (weight up to 66 kg) and Alexander Petrov (heavy weight) were awarded medals. At the Games of the V Olympiad in 1912 in Stockholm (Sweden), the Russian wrestler Martin Klein in the final on points defeated the world champion in 1911 Alfred Asikainen and won a silver medal. The meeting lasted 10 hours 15 minutes and went down in the history of wrestling as an example of extraordinary endurance, willpower and resilience.

In 1952, the USSR team took part in the Olympic Games for the first time and immediately took first place, winning 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal... In 2004, Guzel Manyurova won the first silver medal in the female wrestling discipline. The Russian wrestling school was glorified by such outstanding masters as three-time Olympic champions Alexander Karelin and Buvaysar Saytiev, two-time Olympic champions: Ivan Yarygin, Sergey and Anatoly Beloglazov, Arsen Fadzaev, Makharbek Khadartsev, Valery Rezantsev, Mavlet Batirov; The list of fame is also supplemented by female names: Natalya Golts, Alena Kartashova, Guzel Manyurova, etc.

Photo - Sergey Kivrin and Andrey Golovanov

Wrestling is a single combat between two unarmed athletes using a set of certain techniques.

The purpose of the fight is to put on the shoulder blades (carcass) of the opponent or to win on points. The fight can take place both in the stance and in other positions, strikes are prohibited.

There are several types of struggle:

• Greco-Roman wrestling where it is strictly forbidden to grab the opponent below the belt, to trip, to actively use the legs when performing any action;
• freestyle wrestling, where, on the contrary, it is allowed to grip the opponent's legs, footboards and active use of the legs when performing any technique;
• women's wrestling where double Nelsons are strictly prohibited;

The fight takes place on a carpet with a diameter of 9 meters with a protective space of 1.5 meters. In addition, there are color schemes for marking zones: a central red circle with a diameter of 1 meter is the center of the carpet, it is inscribed in a large red circle with a diameter of 7 meters with a yellow space - the inner part of the carpet. The panel of judges consists of three people and determines the outcome of the bout, if during the competition there was no "touch". During the fight, the Mat Director, the Arbiter and the Judge evaluate the actions of the wrestlers and award points.

Russian wrestlers at the Olympics must be represented in 16 out of 18 weight categories. The women managed to win only five licenses out of six possible, and the men's freestyle wrestling team. The two-time world champion was forced to pay for the use of doping ten years ago, and it is no longer possible to replace him according to the regulations. Also questionable is the performance Ibragim Labazanova.

Freestyle wrestling (men)

Up to 65 kg.

The brightest representative of the Ossetian wrestling school, the 2014 world champion is preparing to regain the title of the best wrestler in this weight category. Ramonov wins since the age of 15

at the championships and championships of Russia and this year again proved his leadership in this weight. Also this year at the tournament in Minsk he has already won reigning champion the world Franco Chamiso... Another principal contender will be his bully in Las Vegas. Ikhtiyor Navruzov from Uzbekistan.

Up to 74 kg. Aniuar Geduev

Geduev ousted from the composition of the long-term leader in this weight Denis Tsargush and once again beat him in the final of the Russian championship. Geduev has not known equals at the European level for three years, but in the semifinals of the World Cup, the American wrestling genius Jordan Burroughs stood in his way, who over the past five years has lost only one major tournament. However, Geduev believes that he has learned a lesson from this defeat and now knows how to resist the American.

Chances: Gold - 25%, Silver - 60%, Bronze - 90%

Up to 86 kg. Abdulrashid Saadulaev

Undefeated over the past two years, the best wrestler in the world, regardless of weight category, was exempted from selection at the Russian Championship and fought a little this season. However, the rivals still have a big problem not only to defeat Saadulaev, but at least to take one point from him or not to lose early. At the World Championships in Las Vegas, the Asian champion managed to do it Alireza Karimi.

Chances: Gold - 80%, Silver - 95%, Bronze - 99%

Up to 97 kg.

Ramzan Kadyrov's favorite wrestler walked for a long time towards the Olympic dream and made his way to the national team only by the age of 30. Winning the Ivan Grand Prix was the key to success.

For rivals, there is still a big problem not only to defeat Saadulaev, but at least to take one point from him or not to lose early.

Yarygin in the Russian championship, where his main opponent Abdusalam Gadisov starred with the entire Dagestan team. Light heavyweight at the Olympics is traditionally considered Russian, but Boltukaev will have to solve a problem that Gadisov did not cope with a year ago - to defeat a rising American star Kyle Snyder.

Chances: Gold - 40%, Silver - 75%, Bronze - 99%

Up to 125 kg.

The best Russian heavyweight of the last decade, perhaps, will say goodbye to amateur sports after the Olympics and go to MMA, and before leaving he dreams of winning a medal of greater dignity than the London bronze. Makhov's loudest victories were left far behind, and in recent years he was not allowed to realize himself by combining styles and a tough weight race. In Brazil, he decided to focus on freestyle wrestling.

Odds: Gold - 30% Silver - 70% Bronze - 99%

Freestyle wrestling (women)

Up to 48 kg. Milana Dadasheva

21-year-old Dadasheva, who won medals at various junior championships, became the most unexpected member of the Olympic team. At the Russian Championship, she confidently defeated the experienced Valentina Islamov... If successful, Dadasheva can give an impetus to the development of women's wrestling in Dagestan, where there is still a skeptical attitude towards her, and clarification of relations on the carpet is considered the lot of men.

Odds: Bronze - 15%

Up to 58 kg. Valeria Koblova

Koblova missed the World Championship in Las Vegas due to injury, and she had to defend her place in the team in a confrontation with an experienced Natalia Golts... It is unlikely that Koblova will be able to compete for gold with a three-time Olympic champion and an invincible Japanese woman Kaori Ich, but with a successful scenario, it is able to compete for awards. Four years ago, Valeria stopped one step away from the Olympic medal.

Chances: Silver - 25%, Bronze - 50%

Up to 63 kg. Inna Trazhukova

On the way to the Olympic team, Trazhukova had to overcome serious internal competition in the person of the participant last championship the world Valeria Lazinskaya, Olympic medalist Lyubov Volosova and Anastasia Bratchikova, which won an Olympic license for Russia. However, at international tournaments Trazhukova does not perform so convincingly and only once won the bronze of the European Championship.

Odds: Bronze - 10%

Up to 69 kg.

According to the trainers, the current Olympic champion Vorobyova is the only real contender for gold in the women's team. The burden of responsibility,

According to the coaches, the current Olympic champion Vorobyova is the only real contender for gold in the women's team.

the consequences of injuries and the lack of competitive practice will put pressure on her, but Natalia is just famous for her ability to pull herself together before the main starts. A year ago, she managed to return the title of the best at the World Championships in Las Vegas.

Chances: Gold - 30%, Silver - 70%, Bronze - 99%

Up to 75 kg. Ekaterina Bukina

Four years ago, Bukina lost the internal selection for the Olympics to Vorobyova, after which she moved to a heavier weight category. Her most serious successes here were the silver of the European Games and the bronze of the World Championship, and last year Ekaterina lost in the quarterfinals and was left without medals. In the final of the Russian championship, his main rival Alena Perepyolkina Bukina won on the carcass.

Odds: Bronze - 30%

Greco-Roman wrestling

Up to 59 kg. Ibragim Labazanov

A year ago, in this weight category, Russia was left without medals. Winner of the European Games Stepan Maryanyan did not live up to expectations and lost in the quarterfinals. At the Russian Championship, he was defeated by Labazanov, however, the confrontation between the athletes continued at the final training camp, as a result of which Ibrahim finally proved his right to speak at the Olympics, despite the lack of great international experience. ...

Chances: Gold - 25%, Silver - 50%, Bronze - 90%

Up to 66 kg. Islambek Albiev

Olympic champion - 2008 this year experienced a real renaissance and consistently won the European Championship and the qualifying championship of Russia, displacing the medalist of the World Championship Artem Surkov... After the main triumph in his career, Albiev experienced weight problems, a transition to a heavier category and a long search for his former self. He again goes to the second Olympics extremely motivated.

Chances: Gold - 30%, Silver - 70%, Bronze - 99%

Up to 75 kg.

Acting Olympic champion Vlasov retains the lead in his weight and after four years. He lost the only final two years ago to a Korean Kimu Hyun Woo... Due to injury, Roman missed the Russian championship, but with subsequent performances he proved his right to be on the Olympic team.

Chances: Gold - 50%, Silver - 80%, Bronze - 99%

Up to 85 kg. David Chakvetadze

Chakvetadze made his way to the national team last year, winning the competition from the most experienced Olympic champion Alexey Mishin, but in the international arena he performed with varying success. After winning the European Games, he was left without a medal in Las Vegas. This year in the final of the championship

In the most prestigious weight category, the classic wrestlers have long had problems with personnel, and the heirs of Alexander Karelin are not yet visible.

He again defeated Mishin in Russia and in Brazil he will fight for a medal, but he is unlikely to be able to defeat the leader of this weight - a Ukrainian Zhana Beleniuk.

Odds: Bronze - 30%

Up to 98 kg. Islam Magomedov

The world championship medalist and winner of the European Games Magomedov got into the national team at the last moment. The day before the final application was made, he won the control bout against the European champion Nikita Melnikov, and before that, at the cost of a broken finger, he won the Russian Championship in Grozny. I would like to believe that Islam still has the strength for the main fights of this year.

Chances: Silver - 40%, Bronze - 80%

Up to 130 kg. Sergey Semyonov

In the most prestigious weight category, the classic wrestlers have long had problems with staff, and the heirs Alexandra Karelina not yet visible. Therefore, Bilyal Makhov had to deal with part-time jobs a year ago. The new champion of Russia, Sergei Semyonov, is faced with the difficult task of winning a medal. He is able to cope with any rival, except for the obvious leaders - the Cuban Mihaina Lopez and Turk Robe of Kayaalpa.

Odds - bronze 25%

On August 14, at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, a wrestling tournament starts. The Russian national team will be represented in all 17 weight categories in which licenses have been won. This is the highest figure among all national teams.

GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING

Up to 59 kg. Ibragim Labazanov - two-time champion Russia (2015, 2016). Regions - St. Petersburg and Rostov region

Up to 66 kg. Islam-bek Albiev - Olympic champion (2008), world champion (2009), two-time European champion (2009, 2016), silver medalist at the World Championship (2013), bronze medalist at the European Championship (2012). Regions - Moscow and the Chechen Republic.

Up to 75 kg. Roman Vlasov - Olympic champion (2012), two-time world champion (2011, 2015), silver medalist at the World Championship (2013), two-time European champion (2012, 2013), bronze medalist at the European Championship (2011). Region - Novosibirsk.

Up to 85 kg. Davit Chakvetadze - winner of the European Games (2015), two-time champion of Russia (2015, 2016). Region - Moscow and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

Up to 98 kg. Islam Magomedov - winner of the European Games (2015), bronze medalist of the World Championship (2015), two-time champion of Russia (2015, 2016). Regions - Rostov Oblast and Chechen Republic.

Up to 130 kg. Sergey Semenov is a two-time silver medalist of the World Cups (2015, 2016), the champion of Russia (2016). Regions - Moscow and Krasnodar Territory.

FREESTYLE WRESTLING

Up to 57 kg. Viktor Lebedev - two-time world champion (2010, 2011), bronze medalist of the 2015 World Championship, winner of the 2015 European Games. Regions - Sakha-Yakutia, Krasnoyarsk Territory.

Up to 65 kg. Soslan Ramonov is the 2014 world champion, the bronze medalist of the 2015 world championship. Regions - Moscow region, North Ossetia-Alania. Club - CSKA.

Up to 74 kg. Aniuar Geduev is a three-time European champion (2013, 2014, 2015), bronze medalist of the 2015 World Championship. Regions - Krasnodar Territory and Kabardino-Balkaria. Club - CSKA

Up to 86 kg. Abdulrashid Sadulayev is a two-time world and European champion (2014, 2015). Regions - Moscow, Dagestan.

Up to 97 kg. Anzor Boltukaev is the 2016 European champion, the bronze medalist of the 2013 World Championship. Regions - Chechen Republic, Moscow.

Up to 125 kg. Bilyal Makhov is a three-time world champion (2007, 2009, 2010), bronze medalist of the 2012 Olympics, bronze medalist of the 2015 World Freestyle Wrestling Championship. In addition, in the Greco-Roman style, he won the bronze medal at the 2014 and 2015 World Championships. Represents Dagestan and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Club - CSKA

WOMEN'S FIGHT

Up to 48 kg. Milana Dadasheva is the 2015 European Junior Champion. Regions - Dagestan.

Up to 58 kg. Valeria Koblova - European champion 2014, silver world championship - 2014. Region - Moscow region and St. Petersburg

Up to 63 kg. Inna Trazhukova is a two-time bronze medalist of the European Championships (2011, 2016). Region - Moscow and Ulyanovsk region.

Up to 69 kg. Natalia Vorobyova - 2012 Olympic champion, 2015 world champion, two-time European champion (2013, 2014). Region - St. Petersburg and Moscow region

Up to 75 kg. Ekaterina Bukina - silver medalist at the 2011 World Championship, silver medalist at the 2015 European Games. Region - Moscow and Irkutsk region.