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#TBT: Late takedown propels Rahimi past Rashidov

Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 13:29 By Eric Olanowski

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COSIER-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 26) --- #TBT: Rahimi’s late takedown propels him past Rashidov Fellow world champions and Olympic bronze medalists Hassan RAHIMI ?? and Gadzhimurad RASHIDOV (RWF) went toe-to-toe at the 2016 Freestyle World Cup in Los Angeles, ??.

Rahimi, the 2013 world champ and Rio Olympic bronze medalist grabbed a takedown with less than 15 seconds left and downed Rashidov, the 2019 world champion and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, 3-3.

UWW statement on Iran wrestlers

Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 15:34 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (January 29) -- United World Wrestling has received multiple communications regarding the situation of four Iranian wrestlers. UWW is attentive to these concerns and is actively following the situation.

As a sporting organization, UWW is not in a position to directly influence global or national affairs. However, we are particularly concerned about the situation of Iranian athletes impacted by the events unfolding in their country, as we are with all athletes worldwide who are affected by conflict and tragedy.

UWW is seeking further reliable information and reiterates its commitment to the protection of athletes and respect for fundamental sporting values.