Belarus sets lineup for Freestyle World Cup in Los Angeles, April 11-12
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by Gary Abbott USA Wrestling
The wrestling federation of Belarus has provided its lineup for the 2015 Freestyle Wrestling World Cup, which will be held at the Forum, presented by Chase, April 11-12 in Inglewood, Calif.
The World Cup is the annual international dual meet championships, and will feature the top eight men’s freestyle wrestling teams in the world.
The Belarus team will be led by 2011 World champion Alexei Shemarov at 125 kg/275 lbs. Shemarov was fifth in the 2014 World Championships, eighth in the 2012 Olympics and a 2011 European silver medalist.
2013 and 2014 World bronze medalist Ali Shabanov is expected to compete at 74 kg/163 lbs. Shabanov was 10th in the 2012 Olympic Games, and has won the Medved International in Belarus two times. He was also fifth in the 2011 and 2014 European Championships.
2014 World bronze medalist Vladislav Andreev is expected at 57 kg/125 lbs. Andreev was second in the 2013 European Championships and third in the 2009 and 2011 European Championships.
Azimat Nurikov, who was fifth at the 2014 World Championships, is on the roster at 65 kg/145.5 lbs. Other past Belarus Senior World Team members on the roster are Asadulla Lachinov at 57 kg/125.5 lbs., Georgi Kaliev at 61 kg/134 lbs. and Ivan Yankouski at 97 kg/213 lbs.
Ibragim Saidov, who won the respected Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix in 2015, is on the team at 97 kg/213 lbs. Another top competitor, 2012 Junior World bronze medalist Anton Afanasyev is expected at 70 kg/154 lbs.
Belarus placed seventh at the 2014 World Championships, which were held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The eight nations which will compete for the World Cup are (alphabetically): This year’s field includes Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Mongolia, Russia, Turkey and the United States. Nations were invited based upon final team standings at the 2014 World Championships.
All-Session tickets are available, as well as Single-Day tickets. Fans can purchase All-Session tickets for $60 for General Admission and $85 for Preferred Seating. Single-Day tickets, on either Saturday or Sunday, are $35 for General Admission and $55 for Preferred Seating. Fees apply for tickets purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com
A group discount offer for clubs is also available. There is a 20% discount for all USA Wrestling members. Both offers can also be found at www.wrestlingworldcup.com
There will be two sessions of wrestling action each day of the Freestyle World Cup. On Saturday, April 11, there will be sessions held at 3:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. On Sunday, April 12, the first session is at 11:00 a.m., with the First Place and Third Place Championship Duals set for 4:15 p.m.
The 2014 Freestyle World Cup were also held in Los Angeles, with Iran winning the team title, Russia placing second and the United States in third.
For more information on the Freestyle World Cup, visit www.wrestlingworldcup.com
Tentative Belarus Freestyle World Cup Team roster
57 kg/125 lbs – Vladislav Andreev
57 kg/125 lbs – Asadulla Lachinov
61 kg/134 lbs – Georgi Kaliev
61 kg/134 lbs – Dzianis Maksimov
65 kg/145 lbs – Azamat Nurikov
65 kg/145 lbs – Viktor Sereda
70 kg/154 lbs – Anton Afanasyev
74 kg/189 lbs – Ali Shabanov
74 kg/163 lbs – Zhan Safian
86 kg/189 lbs – Aleksandr Hushtyn
86 kg/189 lbs – Rasul Tikhaev
97 kg/213 lbs – Yusup Jalilav
97 kg/213 lbs – Ibragim Saidov
97 kg/213 lbs – Ivan Yankouski
125 kg/275 lbs – Aleksey Shemarov
Head Coach – Anatoly Beloglazov
Coach – Yauhen Arodz
Coach – Ruslan Sheikhau
Medical – Aliaksandr Zhukouski
Masseur – Siarhei Lapitski
Belarus World Cup biographies
57 kg/125 lbs – Vladislav Andreev
Third in 2014 World Championship…2012 World Cup champion…Second in 2013 European Championship… Third in 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament…Third in 2009 and 2011 European Championship… 2012 Alexander Medved International champion (Belarus)… Third in 2014 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)… 2012 Dmity Korkin International champion (Russia)… 2103 Ziolkowski International champion (Poland)… Seventh in 2014 European Championships… Third in 2010 World Cup…Third in 2008 World University Championship… Third in 2004 Cadet European Championship…Fourth in 2013 World Cup…Born May 4, 1987…Age 27
57 kg/125 lbs – Asadulla Lachinov
2013 Belarus World Team member… 2013 Ramzan Kadyrov Cup champion (Russia)…Tenth in 2013 World University Games… 10th in 2015 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)… Fifth in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)… Second in 2011 Ramzan Kadyrov Cup (Russia)… 2011 Ali Aliev Tournament champion (Russia)… Second in Habibi and Movahed Cup (Iran)… Second in 2008 Shamil Umakhanov Tournament (Russia)… Fifth in 2008 FILA Golden Grand Prix Finals… Born April 17, 1986…Age 28
61 kg/134 lbs – Georgi Kaliev
2014 Belarus World Team member… 2013 Junior European champion…Fifth in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)…Eighth in 2013 International Ukrainian Tournament… Fifth in 2012 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)… Born October 23, 1994…Age 20
61 kg/134 lbs – Dzianis Maksimov
Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)…Fifth in 2014 Junior World Championship… Fifth in 2013 Cadet World Championship…Third in 2014 Olympian Tournament (Greece)… Third in 2012 Cadet European Championship… Fifth in 2011 European Cadet Championship…Born September 27, 1996…Age 18
65 kg/145 lbs – Azamat Nurikov
Fifth in 2014 World Championship… Fifth in 2014 European Championship… Eighth in 2015 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… 2012 Olympia Tournament champion (Greece)…2012 and 2014 Alexander Medved International champion (Belarus)…Third in 2013 Intercontinental Cup (Russia)… Fifth in 2014 Intercontinental Cup…Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)…Born March 26, 1990…Age 24
65 kg/145 lbs – Viktor Sereda
Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)…Born June 26, 1991…Age 23
70 kg/154 lbs – Anton Afanasyev
Third in 2012 Junior World Championships… Ninth in 2014 European Championships… Fifth in 2014 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)… 2014 Herman Kare Tournament champion (Finland)… Eighth in 2012 World University Championships… Third in 2009 Junior European Championship…Fifth in 2009 Junior World Championships… Eighth in 2011 European Junior Championships… Born September 11, 1991…Age 23
74 kg/163 lbs – Ali Shabanov
Third in 2013 and 2014 World Championship…10th in 2012 Olympian…Fifth in 2011 and 2014 European Championships… 2011 and 2014 Medved International champion (Belarus) …Second in 2013 Ali Aliev Tournament (Russia)… Ninth in 2013 European Championships… Fifth in 2013 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… Born August 25, 1989…Age 25
74 kg/163 lbs – Zhan Safian
Fifth in 2012 World Military Championship…Second in 2009 Grand Prix of Germany (Germany)… Fifth in 2012 Ziolkowski International (Poland)…Eighth in 2012 World University Championship… 10th in 2011 Medved International (Belarus)… Born December 27, 1985…Age 29
86 kg/189 lbs – Aleksandr Hushtyn
Fifth in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)… Fifth in 2013 Junior World Championships… 2012 Junior European champion…Second in 2013 Junior European Championship…Fifth in 2010 Youth Olympic Games… Fifth in 2011 Junior European Championships… Born August 16, 1993…Age 21
86 kg/189 lbs – Rasul Tikhaev
Third in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)…Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)…Born August 16, 1991…Age 23
97 kg/213 lbs – Yusup Jalilav
Third in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)…Third in 2013 Dmitri Korkin Tournament (Russia)… 2013 Belarus World Team member… Born November 3, 1985…Age 29
97 kg/213 lbs – Ibragim Saidov
2015 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix champion (Russia)…Third in 2011 Yasar Dogu International (Turkey)…Second in 2012 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… Fifth in 2014 Intercontinental Cup (Russia)… 2008 Shamil Umakhanov International champion (Russia)… Note: Competed for Russia through 2012 year…. Born March 9, 1985…Age 29
97 kg/213 lbs – Ivan Yankouski
Third in 2012 and 2014 European Championship…Second in 2014 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… 2013 Belarus World Team member… 2013 Alexander Medved International champion (Belarus)… Second in 2010 World Military Championship… Third in 2013 World Cup…Third in 2014 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)… Eighth in 2013 World University Games… Second in 2013 Sportaccord Combat Games… Third in 2012 Nikola Petrov Tournament (Bulgaria)…Second in 2012 Grand Prix of Spain… Third in 2011 International Ukrainian Tournament… Seventh in 2011 European Championships… Born August 25, 1987…Age 27
125 kg/275 lbs – Aleksey Shemarov
2011 World champion… Eighth in 2012 Olympics…Fifth in 2014 World Championships… 2009 and 2014 Grand Prix of Germany champion… 2010 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix champion (Russia)… Third in 2013 Grand Prix of Spain… 2011 Alexander Medved International champion (Belarus)… Second in 2011 Zioklowski Memorial (Poland)… Third in 2011 Dave Schultz Memorial International… Second in 2012 World Cup…Second in 2011 European Championship…Third in 2012 European Championship…Third in 2007 World Cup… Born September 16, 1982…Age 32
Note: Weight class designation could change. Based upon best available information.
The World Cup is the annual international dual meet championships, and will feature the top eight men’s freestyle wrestling teams in the world.
The Belarus team will be led by 2011 World champion Alexei Shemarov at 125 kg/275 lbs. Shemarov was fifth in the 2014 World Championships, eighth in the 2012 Olympics and a 2011 European silver medalist.
2013 and 2014 World bronze medalist Ali Shabanov is expected to compete at 74 kg/163 lbs. Shabanov was 10th in the 2012 Olympic Games, and has won the Medved International in Belarus two times. He was also fifth in the 2011 and 2014 European Championships.
2014 World bronze medalist Vladislav Andreev is expected at 57 kg/125 lbs. Andreev was second in the 2013 European Championships and third in the 2009 and 2011 European Championships.
Azimat Nurikov, who was fifth at the 2014 World Championships, is on the roster at 65 kg/145.5 lbs. Other past Belarus Senior World Team members on the roster are Asadulla Lachinov at 57 kg/125.5 lbs., Georgi Kaliev at 61 kg/134 lbs. and Ivan Yankouski at 97 kg/213 lbs.
Ibragim Saidov, who won the respected Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix in 2015, is on the team at 97 kg/213 lbs. Another top competitor, 2012 Junior World bronze medalist Anton Afanasyev is expected at 70 kg/154 lbs.
Belarus placed seventh at the 2014 World Championships, which were held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The eight nations which will compete for the World Cup are (alphabetically): This year’s field includes Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Mongolia, Russia, Turkey and the United States. Nations were invited based upon final team standings at the 2014 World Championships.
All-Session tickets are available, as well as Single-Day tickets. Fans can purchase All-Session tickets for $60 for General Admission and $85 for Preferred Seating. Single-Day tickets, on either Saturday or Sunday, are $35 for General Admission and $55 for Preferred Seating. Fees apply for tickets purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com
A group discount offer for clubs is also available. There is a 20% discount for all USA Wrestling members. Both offers can also be found at www.wrestlingworldcup.com
There will be two sessions of wrestling action each day of the Freestyle World Cup. On Saturday, April 11, there will be sessions held at 3:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. On Sunday, April 12, the first session is at 11:00 a.m., with the First Place and Third Place Championship Duals set for 4:15 p.m.
The 2014 Freestyle World Cup were also held in Los Angeles, with Iran winning the team title, Russia placing second and the United States in third.
For more information on the Freestyle World Cup, visit www.wrestlingworldcup.com
Tentative Belarus Freestyle World Cup Team roster
57 kg/125 lbs – Vladislav Andreev
57 kg/125 lbs – Asadulla Lachinov
61 kg/134 lbs – Georgi Kaliev
61 kg/134 lbs – Dzianis Maksimov
65 kg/145 lbs – Azamat Nurikov
65 kg/145 lbs – Viktor Sereda
70 kg/154 lbs – Anton Afanasyev
74 kg/189 lbs – Ali Shabanov
74 kg/163 lbs – Zhan Safian
86 kg/189 lbs – Aleksandr Hushtyn
86 kg/189 lbs – Rasul Tikhaev
97 kg/213 lbs – Yusup Jalilav
97 kg/213 lbs – Ibragim Saidov
97 kg/213 lbs – Ivan Yankouski
125 kg/275 lbs – Aleksey Shemarov
Head Coach – Anatoly Beloglazov
Coach – Yauhen Arodz
Coach – Ruslan Sheikhau
Medical – Aliaksandr Zhukouski
Masseur – Siarhei Lapitski
Belarus World Cup biographies
57 kg/125 lbs – Vladislav Andreev
Third in 2014 World Championship…2012 World Cup champion…Second in 2013 European Championship… Third in 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament…Third in 2009 and 2011 European Championship… 2012 Alexander Medved International champion (Belarus)… Third in 2014 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)… 2012 Dmity Korkin International champion (Russia)… 2103 Ziolkowski International champion (Poland)… Seventh in 2014 European Championships… Third in 2010 World Cup…Third in 2008 World University Championship… Third in 2004 Cadet European Championship…Fourth in 2013 World Cup…Born May 4, 1987…Age 27
57 kg/125 lbs – Asadulla Lachinov
2013 Belarus World Team member… 2013 Ramzan Kadyrov Cup champion (Russia)…Tenth in 2013 World University Games… 10th in 2015 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)… Fifth in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)… Second in 2011 Ramzan Kadyrov Cup (Russia)… 2011 Ali Aliev Tournament champion (Russia)… Second in Habibi and Movahed Cup (Iran)… Second in 2008 Shamil Umakhanov Tournament (Russia)… Fifth in 2008 FILA Golden Grand Prix Finals… Born April 17, 1986…Age 28
61 kg/134 lbs – Georgi Kaliev
2014 Belarus World Team member… 2013 Junior European champion…Fifth in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)…Eighth in 2013 International Ukrainian Tournament… Fifth in 2012 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)… Born October 23, 1994…Age 20
61 kg/134 lbs – Dzianis Maksimov
Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)…Fifth in 2014 Junior World Championship… Fifth in 2013 Cadet World Championship…Third in 2014 Olympian Tournament (Greece)… Third in 2012 Cadet European Championship… Fifth in 2011 European Cadet Championship…Born September 27, 1996…Age 18
65 kg/145 lbs – Azamat Nurikov
Fifth in 2014 World Championship… Fifth in 2014 European Championship… Eighth in 2015 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… 2012 Olympia Tournament champion (Greece)…2012 and 2014 Alexander Medved International champion (Belarus)…Third in 2013 Intercontinental Cup (Russia)… Fifth in 2014 Intercontinental Cup…Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)…Born March 26, 1990…Age 24
65 kg/145 lbs – Viktor Sereda
Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)…Born June 26, 1991…Age 23
70 kg/154 lbs – Anton Afanasyev
Third in 2012 Junior World Championships… Ninth in 2014 European Championships… Fifth in 2014 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)… 2014 Herman Kare Tournament champion (Finland)… Eighth in 2012 World University Championships… Third in 2009 Junior European Championship…Fifth in 2009 Junior World Championships… Eighth in 2011 European Junior Championships… Born September 11, 1991…Age 23
74 kg/163 lbs – Ali Shabanov
Third in 2013 and 2014 World Championship…10th in 2012 Olympian…Fifth in 2011 and 2014 European Championships… 2011 and 2014 Medved International champion (Belarus) …Second in 2013 Ali Aliev Tournament (Russia)… Ninth in 2013 European Championships… Fifth in 2013 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… Born August 25, 1989…Age 25
74 kg/163 lbs – Zhan Safian
Fifth in 2012 World Military Championship…Second in 2009 Grand Prix of Germany (Germany)… Fifth in 2012 Ziolkowski International (Poland)…Eighth in 2012 World University Championship… 10th in 2011 Medved International (Belarus)… Born December 27, 1985…Age 29
86 kg/189 lbs – Aleksandr Hushtyn
Fifth in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)… Fifth in 2013 Junior World Championships… 2012 Junior European champion…Second in 2013 Junior European Championship…Fifth in 2010 Youth Olympic Games… Fifth in 2011 Junior European Championships… Born August 16, 1993…Age 21
86 kg/189 lbs – Rasul Tikhaev
Third in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)…Fifth in 2014 Moscow Lights (Russia)…Born August 16, 1991…Age 23
97 kg/213 lbs – Yusup Jalilav
Third in 2014 Ziolkowski International (Poland)…Third in 2013 Dmitri Korkin Tournament (Russia)… 2013 Belarus World Team member… Born November 3, 1985…Age 29
97 kg/213 lbs – Ibragim Saidov
2015 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix champion (Russia)…Third in 2011 Yasar Dogu International (Turkey)…Second in 2012 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… Fifth in 2014 Intercontinental Cup (Russia)… 2008 Shamil Umakhanov International champion (Russia)… Note: Competed for Russia through 2012 year…. Born March 9, 1985…Age 29
97 kg/213 lbs – Ivan Yankouski
Third in 2012 and 2014 European Championship…Second in 2014 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix (Russia)… 2013 Belarus World Team member… 2013 Alexander Medved International champion (Belarus)… Second in 2010 World Military Championship… Third in 2013 World Cup…Third in 2014 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)… Eighth in 2013 World University Games… Second in 2013 Sportaccord Combat Games… Third in 2012 Nikola Petrov Tournament (Bulgaria)…Second in 2012 Grand Prix of Spain… Third in 2011 International Ukrainian Tournament… Seventh in 2011 European Championships… Born August 25, 1987…Age 27
125 kg/275 lbs – Aleksey Shemarov
2011 World champion… Eighth in 2012 Olympics…Fifth in 2014 World Championships… 2009 and 2014 Grand Prix of Germany champion… 2010 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix champion (Russia)… Third in 2013 Grand Prix of Spain… 2011 Alexander Medved International champion (Belarus)… Second in 2011 Zioklowski Memorial (Poland)… Third in 2011 Dave Schultz Memorial International… Second in 2012 World Cup…Second in 2011 European Championship…Third in 2012 European Championship…Third in 2007 World Cup… Born September 16, 1982…Age 32
Note: Weight class designation could change. Based upon best available information.
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