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The war between Russia and Ukraine has deprived many Russian athletes of the opportunity to participate in sports activities.
However, some of them have decided to participate in international activities without national symbols, while others, thanks to naturalization from different countries, have the chance to continue their sports dream. One of them is Islam Dudaev, an opportunity of Chechen origin who has had an Albanian passport for 7 months and as a result under the red and black colors he is lucky to continue the sport.
Once a champion under the Russian flag in several international events, today Islam Dudaev under the red and black flag was able to participate in the European Championship held this week in Budapest where he managed to get the bronze medal in the weight up to 65 kg freestyle.
In a first story after this success, Dudaev, dressed in Albanian symbols, shows his emotions in Russian.
“I am very pleased to represent Albania, a very beautiful country. We were very well prepared for this European Championship in Azerbaijan and I want to thank the president of the Wrestling Federation Sahit Prizren, who gave us this opportunity. I hope we have more victories. I am very proud to represent Albania “, he said.
In this championship Dudaev managed to eliminate the Maltese Adam Vela. He was then defeated by Hungarian Izmail Muzukajev in the quarterfinals. As for the duel for 3-5 places, Dudaev won over the Pole Bienkovski, receiving the bronze medal.
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