Zaurbek Sidakov

Zaurbek Sidakov, born on March fourteenth, nineteen ninety-six, is a distinguished Russian freestyle wrestler competing in the seventy-four kilogram weight class. His remarkable career is highlighted by his triumph as the Olympic champion in the seventy-four kilogram category at the twenty-twenty Tokyo Olympics.

In addition to his Olympic success, Sidakov has claimed the title of World Champion three times, securing victories in two thousand eighteen, two thousand nineteen, and two thousand twenty-three. His accolades extend to being a European Games Gold medalist and a World Cup champion, showcasing his dominance on the international wrestling stage.

Sidakov's impressive resume also includes three Russian National Championship titles and multiple honors at the Ivan Yarygin International tournament, where he has been a finalist four times and a medalist five times. Furthermore, he is recognized as a Military World Champion and a two-time finalist at the U23 European Championships.

Beyond his athletic achievements, Sidakov has made headlines for his political stance, notably participating in a pro-war rally at Luzhniki Stadium in March two thousand twenty-two, expressing his support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.