Legendary wrestler Buwaissar Saitijew dies at the age of 49

Legendary wrestler Buwaissar Saitijew dies at the age of 49

Moskau, Russland - The wrestling sport mourns the loss of a legend: Buwaissar Saitijew, the Olympic champion from 1996, 2004 and 2008 as well as six-time world and European champions, died at the age of only 49. As krone.at reported, the Chechen wrestler in Moscow succumbed to cardiac arrest that may have been caused by overdose strong medication. Makhmud Magomedov, Managing Director of the Ringer Association Dagestan, said that Saitijew had previously struggled with heart problems and lung diseases.

Saitijew, born in Chassawjurt, was not only an outstanding athlete, but also politically active. Between 2016 and 2021 he was a member of Vladimir Putin's "some Russia" party in the state duma and was involved in the Committee on Sports and Youth Affairs. He leaves his wife, three sons and a daughter, and is mourned by Chechen's President Ramsan Kadyrov as the "great son of the Chechen people". Kadyrov described his death as an irretrievable loss for the country and sport.

Saitijews impressive career

Buwaissar Saitijew began his wrestling career in 1981 and developed into one of the best freestyle wrestlers in history under the coach Hamid Saitijew. His impressive career picked up speed when he became world champion in 1995. He decided to take part in four Olympics, and always won gold: he triumphed several times over the world -class Alexander Leipold. Saitijew's victories included important tournaments and championships that led him to the Fila International Wrestling Hall of Fame, such as wikipedia.de documented

inspired by his brother Adam Saitijew, who was also an Olympic champion and world champion, Buwaissar set standards for wrestling. His career was characterized by countless triumphs, but his sudden death leaves a deep grief in the sports world. His contribution to the development of wrestler will remain unforgettable while the world says goodbye to one of its greatest.