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Ukrainian Mikhailov did not take pictures with Usmanov at the award ceremony of the World Championship

9/18/2023, 6:35:20 PM

Highlights: Ukrainian wrestler Vasily Mikhailov refused to be photographed with Russian Akhmed Usmanov at the 2023 World Championship award ceremony in Belgrade. The Ukrainian, who won bronze, did not climb the podium for the general photo. The Russian defeated Georgian Vladimeri Gamkrelidze in the final fight. The World Cup is held in Bel grade from 16 to 24 September. In April, the executive committee of the United World Wrestling allowed Russians and Belarusians to compete under its auspices.

Ukrainian wrestler Vasily Mikhailov refused to be photographed with Russian Akhmed Usmanov at the 2023 World Championship award ceremony in Belgrade.


The Ukrainian, who won bronze, did not climb the podium for the general photo. Usmanov won the competition, winning Russia's first gold medal at this world championship.

The Russian defeated Georgian Vladimeri Gamkrelidze in the final fight.

Recall that the World Cup is held in Belgrade from 16 to 24 September. In April, the executive committee of the United World Wrestling allowed Russians and Belarusians to compete under its auspices.

Earlier it was reported that the participation of Abdulrashid Sadulayev in the fight for bronze will depend on the verdict of doctors.