Sadulayev Reacts to World 97kg Matchups

The Russian 'Tank', whose participation in the 2026 World Championships was confirmed today, has responded to facing world 97kg champions Hassan Yazdani, Kyle Snyder, Akhmed Tazhudinov and Arash Yoshida.

After the gold in 2019, I am happy to return to Astana

The Russian tank, who confirmed his participation in the 2026 World Championships today, reacted to the competition with the great 97 kg world champions, Hasan Yazdani, Kyle Snyder, Akhmed Tajeddinov and Arash Yoshida.

According to Ambassador Arjan, at noon today (October 22), Abdul Rashid Saadollayev confirmed his participation in the Russian national team in the World Championship by defeating Magomed Korbanov 5-3 in the training camp of Ossetia.

This wrestler had previously refused to participate in Russian national competitions due to injury.

While this year Hassan Yazdani from Iran, who reached the weight of 97 kg for the first time, along with 2025 world champion Kyle Snyder, 2024 Paris Olympic champion Akhmad Tajedinov, and 2025 world third place and Asian champion Arash Yoshida are other contenders who confirmed their participation in the Astana World Cup before the Russian tank, Abdul Rashid Saadollayev wrote on his personal page: "The fight with Magomed Korbanov was a serious test and a good benchmark before the tournament in Kazakhstan. In our weight class, four Olympic champions meet. I think we have the hottest world championship rivalry in history ahead of us and I'm looking forward to this fight with great enthusiasm.

Thanks to Magomed for his valuable competition. This is exactly what makes me work harder and not settle for what I have achieved.

Astana, hoping to meet! In 2019, I managed to win a gold medal here. I am happy to return to this city to feel the atmosphere of the tournament and the support of the fans again!"