Vadim Nemkov: Ovechkin more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov

Vadim Nemkov believes that Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview, Nemkov explained that in America many children play hockey from childhood, and all young hockey players know who Ovechkin is. He noted that Ovechkin gained massive fame when he broke Wayne Gretzky's record and continues to set records while staying in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Khabib is no longer as well-known, no longer making headlines, and not appearing in the news as frequently. Nemkov's assessment is based on hockey's widespread participation at the youth level in America.