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Thanks -- none of these details were public? Usually these people retire with an instagram post at least thanking the supporters etc. None of this happened for either of the above -- I mean, Makoyed may still compete but she hasn't really entered any events in a couple years. Carter Starocci the same, but he might be doing mma

She's gone completely dark after the Olympics loss? (or Yelena Makoyed?)

Interesting, but Azarpira has wins over Snyder and Tazhudinov, probably over Yoshida too. Transitive property?

What did Gable weigh in at?

As for predictions, let's do it: 57 - Spencer Lee 61 - Jax Forrest 65 - Bo Bassett 70 - Alec Pantaleo 74 - David Carr 79 - Dean Hamiti 86 - Kyle Dake. 92 - Josh Barr 97 - Stephen Buchanan 125 - Mason Parris Boring I know.

He was cutting to 130, so his weight was over 290 lbs. What was Cassioppi's?

You are kidding? He was cutting for 130 kg at some point.

So, doesn't sound like we're getting Iranian wrestlers on international stage anytime soon? What is the info on that?

Sounds like this is the final international event for Iranian wresters in a long time. If they make it to Albania even.

Is anyone going there instead of Azarpira though? If Goleij is hurt and Azarpira is a no go and Yazdani went last time, who we got at 97 for Iran as the next dude? Babalu -- hopefully not. Is Azimi doing 97 as well?

No I was never surprised but thank you for your question. I just wanted to 2x check if that was accurate. In fact, Taz did weigh in at 223, so 10 lbs over his weight class. It's nothing in heavywright/light hwt

I read somewhere that Tazhudinov weighed in something like 220 ppounds for his other raf match? Is that accurate? Snyder is heavier for sure

If (big if) there's political change in Iran, revolutionary or otherwise, is there a chance that women's wrestling is allowed in Iran? They could be a pretty strong team similar to Turkey (Iran may also resemble Turkey politically in some ways?)

3 best p4p wrestlers right now in Russia (no order) are: Uguev, Sidakov and Sadulaev. They are all 30 or over and past prime, and yet. Who is the #4? Probably Naifonov! These are all medalists from 2020 olympics. #5? idk. Abasgadzhi Magomedov, who is lost between 61 and 65 kg. This only means that there's a pretty big crisis coming up once that trio is gone and they are past their prime anyways. Here is Russia's #1s for each weight: 57 - Musa Mekhtikanov (?) -- eventually Uguev for Paris 2028. Mekhtikhanov is not really a medal contender here. 61 - Uguev/Abasgadzhi Magomedov. Both world champs at the weight class. Uguev is great but he's 30 and it's his last cycle. Magomedov is great too but he's moved up to 65 where he never graduated to the very top 65 - Mamedov gone, it's Ibragimov vs Abasgadzhi Magomedov. Maybe Bashir Magomedov can also contend. But these are longshots for gold medals 70 - Idk, Baev? Kaprynov? Dalgatov? very open class 74 - Sidakov, but after him, a pretty big dropoff. There's Dibirgadzhiev, Ganishov, Anzor Zakuev, Sheriev, IDK. The're all clearly inferior to Sidakov and also not medal threats globally. 79 - Usmanov has been in trouble recently. Magomaev had thyroid issues. I. Khaniev -- maybe.. but probably Usmanov is still the best. He's also not young. 86 - Naifonov vs Kadiev. Interesting internally. Kadiev has to prove he can be the heir. 92 - ?? Amanulla Gadzhimagomedov did great last year but he's also oldish. 97 - Sadulaev probably over the hump. Kurbanov and Dzhabrailov are also oldish, Ktsoev likely gone. Who else? 125 - Abdulla Kurbanov , can't comment until he medals somewhere As one can tell al the leaders and no 1s are old or have to prove their worth. This has been your Russia update brought to you by Imam SHamil

Whatever they are planning, it's been confirmed that Mamedov has transferred to Bulgaria (one of the world's best in 65, 2x Russian champion) Shavaev transferred to Kyrgyzstan (2x Russian champ too) Ktsoev and Khadartsev are in the pipeline too - Ktsoev in particular is probably top 5 in the world, Khadartesv also a great wrestler