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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

This happens a lot in sumo, when one wrestler pushes another one and slides him to the edge, and then there is tawara, which is 3 inches above the ground level and provides for leverage.

I am looking at all the entries and I don't see any Russian winning gold here. Maybe their best shot is 92 and 125 because those weights are weak, 125 in particular. Otherwise? I don't see the Russian rep beating the US rep in particular in weights 57-79. And above that it's Iran at 86, Yoshida/Aitmukhan at 97. Even at 92 there's Barr, Azimi, Poyonov. 125 is clearly the weakest. While I am at this here are my picks: 57 kg Lilledahl USA 61 kg Forrest USA 65 kg Sujeet India 70 kg Duke USA 74 kg Mesenbrink USA 79 kg Yousefi Iran 86 kg Rahmani Iran 92 kg Poyonov Uzbekistan 97 kg Yoshida Japan 125 kg Ivanov Bulgaria

Sujeet's performance varies, true, but he did tech Jalolov twice (10-0, 10-0) at the u23 Asians this year.

I looked into this last night. Best case (after surgery, single-level or double-level, no complications): Return to contact training: 6–9 months. Return to competition: 9–12 months (sometimes earlier with artificial disc replacement instead of fusion). Some elite athletes (e.g., MMA fighters, NFL linemen) have returned within 9 months. Median case: Return to competition: 12–18 months. Performance level: Often good, but some athletes report lingering stiffness or reduced range of motion, especially if fusion was done at multiple levels. Worst case: No safe return to wrestling. Reasons: persistent nerve pain, loss of grip strength, risk of spinal cord injury with impact. This happens in a notable percentage when multiple discs are involved or symptoms remain after surgery.

I don't think Ono, or Vito, would participate in this. Snyder is possible, but not probable.

The UWW - under Russia's behest - has already started to curb the transfer bonanza that is happening in international wresting. It is a phased process so the effect will be known maybe in about 3 to 5 years, or actually fully when the current transfers retire and the new ones would have to adhere to the new rules. https://cdn.uww.org/2024-11/change_of_nationality_regulation_eng_oct2024_final.pdf These are the new rules and key provisions are -- In order to prevent any abuse, a country may receive only one foreign wrestler who applies for a change of nationality per gender per year across all age categories 1. In order to prevent any abuse, for the years 2025 and 2026, a country may only participate in a competition under the authority of UWW, such as Continental or World Championships, with a maximum of two (2) wrestlers who changed their nationality, providing they enter at least the same number of wrestlers who did not change their nationality, per style, per age category and per event. 2. In order to prevent any abuse, for the years 2027 and 2028, a country may only participate in a competition under the authority of UWW, such as Continental or World Championships, with a 2 Or any official equivalent system. In case a National Federation does not have a licensing system, the participation by the athlete in three competitions sanctioned by another NF in the past 5 years shall be considered as equivalent. 7 maximum of two (2) wrestlers who changed their nationality, providing they enter at least two (2) times the number of wrestlers who did not change their nationality, per style, per age category and per event. 3. In order to prevent any abuse, for the year 2029 and following years, a country may only participate in a competition under the authority of UWW, such as Continental or World Championships, or Ranking Series events, with a maximum of one (1) wrestler who changed their nationality, providing they enter at least four (4) times the number of wrestlers who did not change their nationality, per style, per age category and per event I don't think the above provisions are retroactive, so the above applies to new transfers, not the wrestlers who have transferred in the past.

My picks are below. As for Yousefi, I don't see him beating Haines. Ohers maybe. Rrahmani too, if he can't beat McEnelly, can he beat Welsh and others? HWT I have no idea, it's a weak field, maybe Lotfi has a shot here too 57 kg Luke Lilledahl 61 kg Jax Forrest 65 kg Sujeet 70 kg PJ Duke 74 kg Aoyagi 79 kg Levi Haines (if he's wrestling. If not, Yousefi) 86 kg Rahmani 92 kg Khaniev 97 kg Yoshida 125 kg ???? No idea

Here's the list USA Russia (likely) Iran Japan Other Luke Lilledahl Ayanday Ondar Milad Valizadeh Yuta Kikuchi Zangaladze, Indian Jax Forrest Fedor Baltuev Reza Momeni Akito Mukaida Nuraddin Novruzov, Udit Marcus Blaze Bashir Magomedov Yasin Rezaei Yuta Nishiuchi Sujeet Kalkal, Jalolov PJ Duke Umar Umarov Sina Khalili Kaito Morita Kanan Heybatov Mitchell Mesenbrink Magomed Baitukaev Mohammad Shakeri Yoshinosuke Aoyagi M-Bashir Khaniev (AZE) Levi Haines Davud Daudov Mehdi Yousefi Subaru Takahara Khidir Saipudinov (BRN), Lu Feng Rocco Welsh Arsen Balayan / Ibragim Kadiev Abolfazl Rahmani Fumiya Igarashi Rakhim Magamadov (FRA) Josh Barr Mukhamed-Takhir Khaniev Mohammadmobin Azimi Taisho Masuda Andro Margishvili (GEO), Kurugliev GK Kouekabakilaho Soslan Djagaev Abolfazl Babaloo Arash Yoshida Rizabek Aitmukhan (KAZ) Daniel Herrera Davudgadzhiev // A.Kurbanov Mohammadreza Lotfi Ryusei Fujita Hakan Büyükçıngıl (TUR)

lol no, looking at other teams, I see 0 golds in this team, maybe Rahmani but that's it. Yousefi also a longhsot, if Haines is out, but if Haines is in shape, IDK. Others are no gold threats.

This is what I heard: 57 kg Milad Valizadeh 61 kg Reza Momeni 65 kg Yasin Rezaei 70 kg Sina Khalili 74 kg Mohammad Shakeri 79 kg Mehdi Yousefi 86 kg Abolfazl Rahmani 92 kg Mohammad Mobin Azimi 97 kg Abolfazl Babaloo 125 kg Mohammadreza Lotfi