Photo by the media. Malik Shavaev, two-time Russian wrestling champion, will now represent Kyrgyzstan
According to information received from the media, Shavaev has changed his sports citizenship and has already managed to win the title of champion of Kyrgyzstan in the weight category up to 86 kilograms.
Mikhail Mamiashvili noted that the federation will receive compensation for the wrestler's transfer, adding that this is a normal practice, although he would have preferred a larger amount.
Shavaev won the championship of Kyrgyzstan on December 24, defeating Mukhammed Abdullayev in the final, who is the leader of the national team in his weight category.
This athlete has already won the titles of two-time champion of Russia (in 2021 and 2022) in the category up to 79 kilograms, as well as becoming the winner of the BRICS Games 2024.
