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UWW LIVE: Ismail Musukaev (HUN), 2019 World Bronze Medalist

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - 17:18 By United World Wrestling Press

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Ismail MUSUKAEV (HUN) claimed a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships at 65kg. Originally hailing from Russia, Musukaev now competes for Hungary and has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. 

Musukaev joined Eric Olanowski to talk about his transfer from Russia to Hungary, qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games through his run to a world bronze medal, and the improvements that need to be made in the next year to improve his world bronze to an Olympic gold.
 

UWW statement on Iran wrestlers

Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 15:34 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (January 29) -- United World Wrestling has received multiple communications regarding the situation of four Iranian wrestlers. UWW is attentive to these concerns and is actively following the situation.

As a sporting organization, UWW is not in a position to directly influence global or national affairs. However, we are particularly concerned about the situation of Iranian athletes impacted by the events unfolding in their country, as we are with all athletes worldwide who are affected by conflict and tragedy.

UWW is seeking further reliable information and reiterates its commitment to the protection of athletes and respect for fundamental sporting values.