From 21 to 25 March, the capital of the Republic of Mordovia hosted the Russian championships in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling among young men aged 19 to 23. The competitions were held at the A. V. Mishin Sports School of Olympic Reserve for Wrestling and Judo.

This year’s Greco-Roman tournament featured 66 wrestlers from 21 regions of the Russian Federation, including: Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Republics of Mordovia, Crimea, Dagestan, Tatarstan, Sakha-Yakutia, Perm and Khabarovsk Territories, as well as Astrakhan, Orel, Vladimir, Tambov, Lipetsk, Ulyanovsk, Kursk, Saratov, Ryazan, Amur and Sakhalin regions. Young athletes competed in 10 weight categories: 55, 60, 63, 67, 67, 72, 72, 77, 82, 87, 97, and 130 kg. The fierce battles unfolded simultaneously on two mats, heightening the excitement for spectators. The Moscow team, long renowned for its strong Greco-Roman wrestling tradition, dominated the competition with a significant lead in medal count.

Meanwhile, 53 freestyle wrestlers battled for top honours in 10 weight categories (57, 61, 65, 70, 74, 79, 86, 92, 97, and 125 kg). Athletes represented 12 regions, including: Republics of Buryatia, Crimea, Dagestan, Sakha-Yakutia, Tyva, RSO-Alania, Perm and Khabarovsk territories, Zaporozhye, Orel, Kursk and Sakhalin regions. The Dagestan team emerged as the strongest in freestyle wrestling, with 11 wrestlers—nearly all of whom secured victories.

Team Standings

Greco-Roman Wrestling:
1 place - Moscow
2nd place - Republic of Sakha-Yakutia
3rd place - Orel Region
Freestyle Wrestling:
1st place - Republic of Dagestan
2nd place - Khabarovsk Territory
3rd place - Republic of Sakha-Yakutia.

GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING RESULTS

FREESTYLE WRESTLING RESULTS

Daniil Ivanov, Head Coach of the Russian National Greco-Roman Wrestling Team: “The battles on the mats were intense, with fierce fights determining the national champions. For these athletes, the road to the Russian national team now opens—along with the honor of representing the country internationally. There is still work ahead, but the potential is clear.”
Alexey Shemarov, Head Coach of the Russian National Freestyle Wrestling Team: “This championship brought together the best young wrestlers from across Russia. The athletes arrived in excellent physical condition, and the coaches prepared them well—evident in the high level of competition. I see real progress in these athletes, which is crucial because they are the future of our national team! Our next focus is the national championship, which will serve as a qualifier for the Deaflympics Tokyo 2025.”

Text: Nurlan Tazhigulov, Maria Mazhenina
Photo: Nurlan Tazhigulov
Translation: Daria Kudelina