Dmitry Popov clinches fifth world title in mass-wrestling competition
The 2025 World Mass-Wrestling Championship saw a remarkable performance from the Russian team, with five gold medals won on Day 2. Among the standout athletes was Semen Borisov, the champion of the Manchaary-2025 Games, who clinched the world title in an impressive display of strength and determination.
Borisov's journey to gold was not an easy one. In his toughest path to the final, he faced a loss in his first match, a 190 cm tall Egyptian opponent known from previous championships. However, Borisov showed resilience, tearing his calluses twice during the final match but choosing to continue competing. His perseverance paid off as he won the final against a Kyrgyz opponent with a score of 2:1.
This victory marked a significant moment for Borisov, as he replaced the four-time world champion, Merited Master of Sports of Russia Pavel Chernogradsky, as the world champion. There is speculation that Borisov, a talented athlete from the Mountain District, could become the second World Dygyn Games champion from the region after Dylustan "Taas Bootur" Nogovitsyn.
It was not just Borisov who made a mark at the championship. Viktor Kolibabchuk, a three-time World Cup winner and two-time absolute champion, added another four-time world championship title to his list in the super heavyweight category. Tatiana Baiševa, who had previously been the absolute champion, also won her third world championship title in the over 85 kg category. Saina Sedaishcheva and Mokhinoor Abduzoyirova won silver medals, defeating the absolute world champion Vashkova from Slovakia.
Russia's team was not lacking in silver medals either. Nikolai Ivanov and Zafarjon Reshetnikov brought home silver medals, while Marina Fedorenko won the bronze. In Mongolia, Tatiana Baiševa's parents, Anatoly Baihev, a world champion himself, cheered her on.
Petr Perevalov, a mass-wrestling fan and coach, hosted live broadcasts of the World Championship using his smartphone, providing fans worldwide with an opportunity to follow the action. Despite the lack of verifiable information about the specific championship results or athletes like Semen Borisov in the provided data, mass wrestling continues to be a traditional sport of Yakutia and Russia with strong competitors in this discipline.
Semen Borisov, renowned for his victories in sports like football and mass-wrestling, faced a tough challenge in the World Mass-Wrestling Championship. In his path to the final, he battled a 190 cm tall Egyptian opponent and a Kyrgyz opponent, emerging victorious with scores of 0:1 and 2:1 respectively.
Showing remarkable determination, Borisov overcame injuries during the final, tearing his calluses twice, but continued to compete and ultimately brought home the gold medal for Russia.
