The inaugural Yuri Avdeev freestyle wrestling tournament in Saint Petersburg ended with three medals for Grozny. A five-wrestler team competed in the under-18 category and collected one gold and two silvers. With more than 120 athletes from 14 regions, it was one of the young team's first major tests outside Chechnya.
At a glance
- Five athletes represented Grozny in the under-18 category.
- The team finished with one gold and two silver medals.
- The tournament brought together more than 120 young wrestlers from 14 regions.
Three podium finishes from five wrestlers
Grozny entered five young athletes and left with one gold and two silver medals, meaning most of the team reached a final. As one of their first competitions of this level outside Chechnya, the tournament also exposed the young wrestlers to different regional schools and styles.
The scale of the tournament
The first edition brought more than 120 athletes from 14 regions to Saint Petersburg. Under-18 freestyle bouts unfolded across weight classes over two days. The broad field gave young wrestlers a chance to leave their familiar local circuit and meet a more varied range of opponents.
Why it matters for the young team
An away tournament at youth level is more than a medal table. It exposes athletes to different regional wrestling schools and to the full rhythm of weigh-in, draw, waiting and successive bouts. Three medals from five entries gave Grozny a tangible result from that first experience.
Plan your visit
- Event
- 1st national freestyle wrestling tournament honouring Yuri Avdeev
- Location
- Saint Petersburg
- Age group
- Under 18
- Grozny result
- 1 gold · 2 silver
Cinema etiquette
During a bout, spectators should stay clear of the mat and avoid trying to influence officials. When taking photographs, respect the privacy of athletes, especially young competitors.
