Zurabi Iakobishvili

Zurabi Iakobishvili is a decorated freestyle wrestler and coach, recognized for his World and European Championship titles. After securing a bronze medal at the 2017 European Championships in Novi Sad, Zurabi Iakobishvili went on to claim the gold medal in the freestyle 65 kg event at the 2017 World Championships in Paris, solidifying his status as a premier competitive wrestler. His journey into professional wrestling commenced with training under Givi Metreveli from 2000 and later David Otiashvili from 2009. Prior to his World Championship triumph, Iakobishvili competed on the international stage, achieving a fifth-place finish at the 2016 European Wrestling Championships in Riga in the 65 kg category.

Under Iakobishvili’s expert direction, Bullen secured a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships, followed by a silver medal at the 2023 European Championships and a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships. His coaching prowess culminated in 2024 with Bullen winning a gold medal at the European Championships and a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Recognizing his profound impact and leadership, Zurabi Iakobishvili was officially appointed as the head coach of the Norwegian female national wrestling team in October 2024, marking a significant milestone in his multifaceted career dedicated to the sport of wrestling.