Nemkov believes Ovechkin more recognizable than Nurmagomedov in America

Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview that Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nemkov explained that many American children play hockey from a young age and know Ovechkin, especially after he broke Wayne Gretzky's record and continues setting new records. According to Nemkov, hockey enjoys widespread youth participation in America similar to Russia, with many families enrolling boys in the sport. He noted that Ovechkin remains constantly in the news and at the top of the sport, while Khabib is no longer as prominent or frequently featured in media coverage. Nemkov's comments reflect his assessment of current athlete visibility in American sports culture.