Three-time Olympic wrestling champion Saitiev died at the 50th year of his life
The three -time Olympic freestyle wrestling champion Buvaisar Saitiev died. This was announced by the President of the Russian Wrestling Federation Mikhail Mamiashvili, whose words are quoted by TASS.
“They called me ten minutes ago and reported that such a misfortune. It does not fit in my head. We had to fly together tomorrow, ”said Mamiashvili. Saitiev died at the 50th year of his life.
According to the Mash Telegram channel, Saitiev died in one of the Moscow hospitals, where he was delivered from home with opium poisoning. According to preliminary data, death could occur due to cardiac arrest as a result of intoxication, since the wrestler used drugs with opiates to reduce pain from lung disease.
Saitiev won the gold of the Olympic Games 1996, 2004 and 2008 in the weight category up to 74 kilograms. Also on his account of six victories at the world and European championships.
Source: Lenta
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