Originally from Dagestan, Ali Shabanov is a four-time freestyle world medalist for Belarus, where his name is spelled Shabanau. He is scheduled to compete in the Tokyo Olympics at 86 kg. It will be his second Olympics for Belarus, with his first being the 2012 games where he competed at 66 kg.
86kg Olympic Preview - David Taylor Vs Hassan Yazdani Round 3
Jul 1, 2021
David Taylor is Team USA’s Olympian at 86kg in a field that includes 1 past world champion and 5 other world medalists. This 86kg Olympic preview will give an overview of Taylor’s senior level career and explore the careers of each of his potential competitors in Tokyo. We'll also break down the competitors into tiers based on medal contenders, dark horses and long shots at the Olympic Games.
European Championships Preview
Apr 19, 2021
The European Championships start Monday, April 19th with Men’s Freestyle and will be a preview of at least 16 Olympians. Those who are not qualified will use this as a tune-up for the Last Chance Qualifier in Bulgaria in early May. The tournament will be split into two days of competition for each weight.
