Two-time Olympic wrestling champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev has won the European Championship for the first time since 2020. The victory marks a significant return to form for the accomplished wrestler. Akhmed Usmanov and David Baev also captured gold medals at the championship. Sadulaev is widely regarded as one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers in history. His championship win demonstrates he remains at the elite level of international wrestling competition.
Abdulrashid Sadulaev reasserted himself at the pinnacle of European wrestling by claiming the continental freestyle title for the first time since 2020, adding another major championship to one of the most decorated careers in the sport's history.
Sadulaev, widely considered among the greatest freestyle wrestlers ever to compete, is a two-time Olympic champion whose dominance across multiple weight classes has set the standard for international wrestling over the past decade. His European Championship victory signals a commanding return to top-level form and underscores that his competitive prime is far from over.
The triumph did not stand alone on the medal table. Akhmed Usmanov and David Baev also delivered gold-medal performances at the championship, making it a strong showing across the board.
Why it matters
- Sadulaev's first European title since 2020 ends what had been a notable gap in his continental record and reinforces his standing in the global rankings.
- The wins by Usmanov and Baev alongside Sadulaev suggest genuine depth at the elite level of the competition.
- With major international tournaments on the horizon, Sadulaev's championship form will make him an even more formidable presence heading into the next cycle of competition.
