Freestyle wrestler Zhamalov decided to compete for the Uzbekistan national team
Russian freestyle wrestler Razambek Zhamalov decided to change his sports citizenship and compete for the Uzbekistan national team. President of the Russian Wrestling Federation (FSBR) Mikhail Mamiashvili told RIA Novosti.
He said that the FSBR met halfway with the athlete, who in recent years could not compete for leadership due to serious injuries. “Can Zhamalov compete at the 2024 Olympics? This is a technical issue,” he added.
25-year-old Zhamalov is the winner of the 2020 World Cup, the champion of Russia in 2020 and 2022 in the weight category up to 74 kilograms.
On December 8, the International Olympic Committee announced the admission of Russians and Belarusians to the 2024 Olympics. They will be able to take part in the tournament as individual neutral athletes. At the same time, athletes who support a special operation in Ukraine and have connections with the armed forces or security agencies of Russia and Belarus will not get to Paris. Representatives of team sports will also miss the tournament.
Source: Lenta
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