Abdulrashid Sadulaev leads freestyle wrestling champions despite missed events

Statistics compiled on the greatest freestyle wrestlers show Abdulrashid Sadulaev currently has 14 total titles across Olympics, World Championships, and European Championships, ranking him fourth all-time. The breakdown includes two Olympic golds, six World Championship titles, and six European Championships including the 2015 European Games. The analysis noted that Sadulaev has missed significant competitions since 2022 due to visa issues and sanctions, including one Olympics, two World Championships, and four European Championships. If not for these circumstances, he could potentially already be the all-time leader in combined major titles. The current leaders are Buvaisar Saitiev and Valentin Jordanov with 15 titles each, and Taha Akgul also with 15.