Six residents of Yakutia claimed victories in the global mass-wrestling competition
World Mass-Wrestling Championships: A Tale of Triumph and Triumph
The World Mass-Wrestling Championships, held recently in Mongolia, saw a series of thrilling victories and challenging competitions. Among the notable winners was Artem Zorin, who clinched the gold medal in the 65 kg category.
Zorin's victory was particularly noteworthy as he had to shed an impressive 9 kg in the final seconds before the weigh-in. His determination and resilience paid off, securing him the title of World Champion. For Zorin, this medal is the most precious he has ever won, marking the culmination of his 14-year journey in mass-wrestling.
In the same weight category, Artur Zhirkov brought home a silver medal. Meanwhile, Svetlana Molukova did the same in the 65 kg category for women.
Egor Svynoboyev, competing in the 80 kg category, also secured a gold medal. His final match was a dramatic one, with him wrenching the pole from renowned Slovak mass-wrestler Oliver Kurek. Kurek evened the score, but Svynoboyev's opponent suddenly grabbed his thigh in pain and retired due to injury.
Other notable winners include Aisen Mignalov and Vasily Zakharov, who both became two-time world champions in their respective categories. Alexei Ignatyev, hailing from the Tatyshsky District, bagged championships in Yakutia, Russia, the World Championships, and the Manchaary Games this year.
Interestingly, Alexei Illarionov, who is from Churapcha and has been doing mass-wrestling for eight years, found the World Championships to be more challenging than the Yakutia Championships. Despite the tough competition, Illarionov also participated in the World Championships.
Vasily Zakharov, who has decided to take a break from mass-wrestling, expressed his interest in trying stone-lifting. He is also planning to move up from the 75 kg category to the 80 kg category.
The men's competitions in weight classes up to 85, 90, 105, 125, and over 125 kg will take place on August 2nd. Women's competitions in weight classes 70, 75, 85, and over 85 kg will also be held on the same day.
Unfortunately, the names of the 2021 World Mass-Wrestling Champions for men and women in Mongolia could not be definitively determined from the available data. The sources consulted mentioned related wrestling events and Mongolian wrestling's cultural significance but did not list the specific 2021 mass-wrestling world champions. Additional or more specialized sources would be required to provide these precise champions’ names.
Despite this, the World Mass-Wrestling Championships in Mongolia were undoubtedly a testament to the spirit of competition and the dedication of its participants.
Despite the unavailability of specific names, the World Mass-Wrestling Championships in Mongolia further showcased the thrill of mixed-martial-arts, as competitors from various categories showcased their skills and resilience. Among them, Artur Zhirkov and Svetlana Molukova achieved silver and gold medals respectively in the 65 kg category.
