Anti-Doping

Update: CAS Upholds WADA Appeal of Boltukaev Suspension

Monday, September 17, 2018 - 00:25 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (September 16) – Freestyle wrestler Anzor BOLTUKAEV (RUS, who received a 10-month suspension for a positive anti-doping test on May 3, 2017, has received an amended two-year suspension following a CAS decision to uphold an appeal by WADA.

Boltukaev's suspension will commence again September 13, 2018 with credit given for the period of ineligibility already served between June 6, 2017 and April 5, 2018.

To read the details of his original violation, please click HERE.

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Watch Live Meiji Cup 2026: Japan Selects Team for World Championships

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 01:29 By United World Wrestling Press

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TOKYO, Japan (May 21) -- The Meiji Cup All-Japan Invitational Championships is being held at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium from May 21 to 24, 2026.

Japan will be selecting its teams for the 2026 World Championships and the Asian Games. If the winners of 2025 Emperor's Cup Japan Nationals and the 2026 Meiji Cup are same in the respective weight classes, the wrestler will automatically get the spot for both World Championships and Asian Games.

If the winners are different, then a special wrestle-off will be held soon after the finals to decide the winner.

Japan Wrestling Live: Meiji Cup 2026 Watch Live Mat A

 

Japan Wrestling Live: Meiji Cup 2026 Watch Live Mat B

Japan Wrestling Live: Meiji Cup 2026 Watch Live Mat C