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Wrestlers from Dagestan who won gold at the 2024 Olympics were awarded 5 million rubles each
Akhmed Tazhudinov / Photo: © Kadir Caliskan – United World Wrestling / Contributor / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
The President of the Dagestan Wrestling Federation, Omar Murtuzaliev, awarded cash prizes to natives of the republic who became winners and medalists of the 2024 Olympic Games in wrestling, as well as their coaches, the organization’s press service reported.
As noted, the Olympic champions received 5 million rubles each, the bronze medalists – 2 million each. 1 million rubles “as a consolation prize” was paid to Russian wrestlers who won the Russian qualifying championship but did not take part in the Olympics.
Gold at the Games in the capital of France was won by natives of Dagestan Akhmed Tazhudinov (competing for Bahrain), Razambek Zhamalov (Uzbekistan), Magomed Ramazanov (Bulgaria), bronze medals were won by Magomedkhan Magomedov (Azerbaijan) and Dauren Kurugliev (Greece).
In July, the Russian Wrestling Federation announced that Russian athletes would not compete in the Paris Olympics. The FSBR called the selection principle for the Games unsportsmanlike.
Source: Sportbox
Cameras captured the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight champion during The Ring V: Night of the Samurai boxing event held in Riyadh on December 27 Alexander Usik I was in a great mood. The Ukrainian actor danced instead and playfully showed various gestures to the operators.
A short video was later released in which Usyk jokingly “scares” British promoter Eddie Hearn with an imaginary machine gun.
On Saturday, December 27, a large-scale Ring V boxing night was held at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The main event of the show was the fight for the title of absolute world champion, where Japanese star Naoya Inoue and Mexican rival Alan David Picasso fought. The Japanese boxer managed to win a convincing victory – the fight went through all 12 rounds.
What is Usyk doing😂😂 https://t.co/ADIyxpMJv1
— BOXING n BBQ (@BOXINGnBBQ) December 27, 2025
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british boxer Anthony JoshuaThe former world heavyweight champion was involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria.
The accident occurred in the morning on the Lagos-Ibadan highway near Shagamu Junction in the northeast of Lagos, one of the most dangerous roads in the country.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria, Joshua’s Lexus SUV collided with a truck parked on the side of the road. According to preliminary data, the SUV was traveling above the speed limit and crashed during an overtaking maneuver.
There were 5 people in the car. As a result of the accident, 2 people died. The other two passengers were not injured. Anthony Joshua was rescued alive with minor injuries. He was taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment. Law enforcement and rescue teams arrived at the scene within minutes of the incident being reported.
Ogun State Police confirmed that the exact location of the accident was a section of the highway in front of a petrol station near Shagamu Junction. An official investigation was appointed to establish the full circumstances of the tragedy.
It is understood that Joshua was on his way from Lagos to his parents’ home. The news of the accident shocked his family. Just a few hours before the accident, the boxer posted a video on social networks in a good mood.
The incident occurred shortly after the 36-year-old Briton’s remarkable victory over Jake Paul on December 19. Tragic events in Nigeria overshadowed the sports triumph that claimed the lives of two people.
PHOTOGRAPH. What does the old car Joshua was in at the time of the accident look like?
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Former WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight world champion, Briton Anthony Joshua, was involved in an accident in Nigeria, as a result of which two people died, local publication Punch reports.
The incident occurred on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Lexus SUV Joshua was in collided with a stationary truck. It is reported that the 36-year-old boxer, who was sitting behind the driver, received minor injuries and was hospitalized.
According to an eyewitness, two people died in the accident: a passenger sitting next to the driver and a person in the back seat next to Joshua. The remaining victims were taken to the hospital.
The local police commissioner said an investigation into the incident has been ordered.
Olympic champion Joshua defeated American blogger Jake Paul in a fight in Miami on December 19. In total, he has 29 victories and four defeats in the professional ring.
Source: Sportbox
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