Two-time Olympic wrestling champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev has won the European Championship for the first time since 2020. This marks a significant return to the continental podium for the decorated freestyle wrestler. Alongside Sadulaev, Ahmed Usmanov and David Baev also captured gold medals at the championship. The information was reported by the Telegram channel of the Russian Wrestling Federation. Sadulaev's victory demonstrates his continued dominance in international freestyle wrestling competition.
Abdulrashid Sadulaev has reclaimed the European Championship title in freestyle wrestling, securing gold at the continental competition for the first time since 2020, according to the Russian Wrestling Federation's official Telegram channel.
The two-time Olympic champion's return to the top of the European podium signals that Sadulaev remains a commanding presence in international freestyle wrestling. His previous European Championship victory came six years ago, making this latest title a notable milestone in a career already defined by sustained excellence at the sport's highest levels.
Sadulaev was not alone in representing Russian wrestling on the gold medal podium. Ahmed Usmanov and David Baev also captured European Championship titles at the event, underlining the continued strength of the Russian freestyle program across multiple weight classes.
Why it matters
- Sadulaev's gold ends a five-year gap at the European Championships and reaffirms his standing among the world's elite freestyle wrestlers
- The trio of Russian gold medals signals a strong collective performance from the national program heading into the broader international calendar
- A return to continental dominance at this stage of his career sets Sadulaev up as a significant contender at upcoming world-level competitions
