Musa Evloev

Musa Gilaniyevich Evloev, born on March 31, 1993, in Nesterovskaya, Ingushetia, Russia, is an acclaimed Greco-Roman wrestler. His career in wrestling began to gain significant momentum in the mid-2010s, leading to multiple national and international successes. Evloev established himself as a prominent figure in the 97 kg and 98 kg weight classes, representing Russia and later the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) in various competitions. He has consistently demonstrated strong performance, earning recognition for his technical skill and competitive drive on the international stage.

Evloev’s achievements include winning the gold medal in the 97 kg event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. Prior to his Olympic victory, he secured two World Championship titles in the 97 kg division in 2018 and 2019, adding to a silver medal earned at the 2017 World Wrestling Championships. His continental success includes gold medals at the European Championships in 2019 and 2021. These victories highlight a sustained period of dominance in his weight category.

Beyond individual accolades, Evloev has also contributed to his country’s standing in team events, evident by his gold medal at the 2017 Wrestling World Cup in Tehran and the 2019 Military World Games in Wuhan. His career is characterized by consistent medal-winning performances at the highest levels of international wrestling, affirming his status as a leading athlete in the sport. Evloev currently resides in Moscow, continuing his involvement in the wrestling community.