Emelin and Semenov named in Russia's world wrestling team

Ten Russian athletes have been selected for Greco-Roman competition in Astana at the world championships running from October 24 to November 1.

Head coach Nikolai Monov announced the squad at the Paramonovo training camp on October 13, Russia's wrestling federation said. Olympic bronze medallists Sergei Emelin and Sergei Semenov will compete at 63 kg and 130 kg respectively.

Emin Sefershaev is entered at 55 kg, Anvar Allakhyarov at 60 kg and Daniyal Agayev at 67 kg. Mingiyan Goryayev, the reigning under-20 world champion, will compete at 72 kg.

The squad also includes Sergei Kutuzov at 77 kg, Gamzat Gadzhiev at 82 kg, Milad Alirzayev at 87 kg and Artur Sargsyan at 97 kg.

The championships also feature freestyle and women's wrestling. They were originally due to take place in Manama, Bahrain, but moved to Kazakhstan because of the situation in the Middle East.

In May, United World Wrestling announced unrestricted participation for Russian and Belarusian athletes in international competition across all age groups.