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Not true - a Russian named Batirov wrestled for Bahrain

Posted on: April 7, 2021 at 21:56:13 CT

alstl MU

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in the Olympics. Also took second in the world championships losing to another Russian. He also beat Retheford in the world championships despite being past his prime at 32.

His brother won 2 olympic gold medals for Russia.

I don't know the details of how he became eligible to wrestle for Bahrain but it did happen.

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I'm trying to figure out the J'Den Cox situation - alstl MU - 4/6 21:52:50

That isn't how it works.(nm) - tigerman81 MU - 4/7 08:47:32

What would be a hoot, is if Mexico granted him temp citizen - MU-TULSA MU - 4/7 06:40:26

Also doesn't work, as Olympic rules typically require - tigerman81 MU - 4/7 08:52:48

Not true - a Russian named Batirov wrestled for Bahrain - alstl MU - 4/7 21:56:13

Adam Batirov is a naturalized citizen of Behrain and his - tigerman81 MU - 4/9 10:22:15

Because he couldn't make the Russian team - same as - alstl MU - 4/9 16:55:52

I doubt very much USA Wrestling would let Cox do that - tigerman81 MU - 4/12 09:28:43