#ThrowBackThursday

#TBT: Zhumanazarova wins first senior medal at Bishkek Asian Championships

Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 14:48 By Eric Olanowski

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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (June 7) --- World champion Meerim ZHUMANAZAROVA (KGZ) burst on the scene with a couple of junior-level medals. But the real breakthrough in her career was the 2018 Asian Championships. Wrestling in front of the home crowd, Zhumanazarova thrilled the fans with a high-paced 12-6 win over Divya KAKRAN (IND) to win a bronze medal at 68kg.

#WrestleTirana

WATCH: Sadulaev vs Taylor World Championships 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 09:50 By United World Wrestling Press

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TIRANA, Albania (October 30) -- The Non-Olympic Weight Classes World Championships witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime bout between Olympic champions David TAYLOR (USA) and Abdulrashid SADULAEV (AIN) at 92kg.

The two had never wrestled each other and it was Sadulaev who managed to beat Taylor at 92kg in the opening round at 92kg in the World Championships in Tirana.