LJB Posted May 15 Posted May 15 https://uww.org/article/uww-lifts-restrictions-belarus-russia-wrestlers 2 1
bnwtwg Posted May 15 Posted May 15 Rumor has it Sadulaev received a wire for 10 billion rubles to stay down at 92. The sender was someone named Kajl Snyderovkin. i am an idiot on the internet
Husker_Du Posted May 17 Posted May 17 anyone hear where worlds will be moved to? it won't be in Bahrain. I was hearing Baku but now I'm hearing KAZ or KGZ TBD
AnklePicker Posted May 17 Posted May 17 I like Russian wrestlers too but not sure why you’d applaud this decision. What exactly changed to now allow them to compete? Would you be applauding if you were Ukranian? Seems to be exactly the type of decision that would put a smile on Putin’s face.
LJB Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 2 hours ago, Husker_Du said: anyone hear where worlds will be moved to? it won't be in Bahrain. I was hearing Baku but now I'm hearing KAZ or KGZ Kyrgyzstan kept being mentioned at Pan Ams… 2
LJB Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 57 minutes ago, AnklePicker said: I like Russian wrestlers too but not sure why you’d applaud this decision. What exactly changed to now allow them to compete? Would you be applauding if you were Ukranian? Seems to be exactly the type of decision that would put a smile on Putin’s face. Because I am pro athletes and do not believe politics belongs in sports… 1
Caveira Posted May 17 Posted May 17 3 hours ago, LJB said: Because I am pro athletes and do not believe politics belongs in sports… Athletes are rarely political…… probably right? Numerous prominent Russian wrestlers have faced international bans or sanctions due to their public support for Vladimir Putin, his political party, and the war in Ukraine. The following list groups specific male and female athletes who have been officially flagged by international sporting bodies or the Ukrainian government for participating in pro-regime propaganda: [1, 2, 3] Elite Men's Freestyle Wrestlers [1] Abdulrashid Sadulaev: The two-time Olympic gold medalist was barred from competing by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after serving as a guest of honor at pro-war military tournaments and posting propaganda imagery on social media. Zaurbek Sidakov: The Olympic champion participated in a pro-regime rally at Luzhniki Stadium and openly stated his friendship with Putin, resulting in his exclusion from major neutral-flag events. Zaur Uguev: Also an Olympic gold medalist, Uguev was vetted and subsequently banned for standing alongside military personnel at state-sponsored pro-war rallies. Artur Naifonov: He was flagged by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukrainefor participating in political events that explicitly justified the invasion. Arslan Bagaev: Participated in state-backed tournaments alongside decorated soldiers from the frontline to actively boost domestic military morale. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Men's Greco-Roman Wrestlers [1] Anvar Allakhiarov: Excluded from Olympic qualification lists due to documented public declarations backing the political regime in Moscow. Sergei Semenov: Named in joint Olympic committee investigations for using his sports platform to amplify Kremlin-directed narratives. Yevgeny Baydusov: Placed on the official state sanctions list by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for visiting occupied territories and supporting military fundraising. Imam Ganishov: Sanctioned under the same presidential decree for participating in regime activities involving youth propaganda. [1, 2] Elite Women's Wrestlers Dinara Kudayeva: Attracted scrutiny for publicly glorifying the Russian armed forces on social media following her father's deployment. Natalya Malysheva: Explicitly endorsed military-centric social media campaigns, leading to an immediate push for her ban from the National Olympic Committee. Olga Khoroshavtseva: Flagged and banned after interacting with and amplifying pro-war propaganda on digital platforms. Alina Kasabieva: A Crimean athlete who assumed Russian citizenship and used her public platforms to actively champion Putin’s policies. 1
LJB Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 meh... means absolutely nothing in the context of sport... i am just selfishly thrilled our country and our athletes are not held to anywhere near the same standard as the rest of the planet... USA!!! USA!!! USA!!! 2
MPhillips Posted May 17 Posted May 17 1 hour ago, LJB said: means absolutely nothing in the context of sport... Notta... .
bnwtwg Posted May 17 Posted May 17 3 hours ago, LJB said: meh... means absolutely nothing in the context of sport... i am just selfishly thrilled our country and our athletes are not held to anywhere near the same standard as the rest of the planet... USA!!! USA!!! USA!!! Hey accountability isn't fair! This is 'Murica and by golly a double standard is as patriotic as apple pie! i am an idiot on the internet
Bulldozer Without Brakes Posted May 17 Posted May 17 10 hours ago, Husker_Du said: anyone hear where worlds will be moved to? it won't be in Bahrain. I was hearing Baku but now I'm hearing KAZ or KGZ Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. Hopefully Uzbekistan.
Bulldozer Without Brakes Posted May 17 Posted May 17 Good. The UWW could not maintain a system where Israeli athletes who support their genocide in Gaza get a free pass but Russians can't compete under their own flag. 2
JMill Posted May 18 Posted May 18 The world let Germany host the Olympics a couple decades after they were gassing Jews by the trainload.
Bulldozer Without Brakes Posted May 18 Posted May 18 21 hours ago, JMill said: The world let Germany host the Olympics a couple decades after they were gassing Jews by the trainload. Not much has changed since then, the world is letting the USA host the Olympics only a few years after they were slaughtering Iranian school children in Minab (and elsewhere) and supported a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. 3 1
ionel Posted May 18 Posted May 18 1 hour ago, Bulldozer Without Brakes said: Not much has changed since then, the world is letting the USA host the Olympics only a few years after they were slaughtering Iranian school children in Minab (and elsewhere) and supported a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Pretty sure you want to be over on NWT ... redviking and braves are waiting for you there. All bulldozers and snowplows are welcome. 1 .
Bulldozer Without Brakes Posted May 19 Posted May 19 19 hours ago, JWC said: At least WADA will stay busy. Aaron Brooks and Thomas Gilman are making sure of that.
Husker_Du Posted May 20 Posted May 20 On 5/17/2026 at 5:40 PM, Bulldozer Without Brakes said: Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. Hopefully Uzbekistan. dear lord, why UZB? Tashkent was brutal in '19. conversely, the capital of KAZ is awesome. and KGZ just hosted Asians and everyone loved it. TBD
LJB Posted May 21 Author Posted May 21 Where is less important than when… originally too damn close to U23 in the US so most countries were going to have to make a decision…
Sparro Posted May 21 Posted May 21 On 5/19/2026 at 3:17 PM, Bulldozer Without Brakes said: Aaron Brooks and Thomas Gilman are making sure of that. Are you really calling these guys out? Gillman is done competing and the Brooks stuff is an anomaly. I don't like the path, but Brooks after 2 years he could arguerable the best wrestler in the US. You hate where our US team is headed. Let's not forget why Russia can't compete and is under the IAN. 1
bnwtwg Posted May 21 Posted May 21 9 hours ago, Husker_Du said: conversely, the capital of KAZ is awesome. and KGZ just hosted Asians and everyone loved it. 5 hours ago, LJB said: Where is less important than when… 2019 Kazakhstan agrees with this take. They peaked in ways that would make Micic blush if he weighed in at Belgrade after eating a Chipotle buffet. 1 i am an idiot on the internet
Interviewed_at_Weehawken Posted May 21 Posted May 21 8 hours ago, Sparro said: Are you really calling these guys out? Gillman is done competing and the Brooks stuff is an anomaly. I don't like the path, but Brooks after 2 years he could arguerable the best wrestler in the US. You hate where our US team is headed. Let's not forget why Russia can't compete and is under the IAN. I'm not sure Gilman was completely done competing. He may be now. Last time I checked, he wasn't able to even fully coach. Amazing how many two time caught cheaters claim "anomaly." I love the direction our team is going! Get rid of the cheaters and people who can't follow simple rules! 1
juniorvarsity Posted May 21 Posted May 21 On 5/17/2026 at 5:40 PM, Bulldozer Without Brakes said: Good. The UWW could not maintain a system where Israeli athletes who support their genocide in Gaza get a free pass but Russians can't compete under their own flag. Sherlock Holmes over here. You solved it! 1
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