WRESTLING STAYS IN THE RUSSIAN FAMILY

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Tuesday, 12 Aug 2008 18:36
UK

Russia takes its first medals Printer friendly version Countries
from the former Soviet Union swept the medals board in today’s two
wrestling finals.

Russia’s Islam-Beka Albiev won the gold medal for the Greco-Roman
60kg wrestling class while compatriot Nazyr Makiev emerged on top in
the 55kg class.

Mankiev said: "I am very proud of my country although it is not an
easy time for the Russian wrestling delegation, but we are a very
strong team."

The silver medals went to Rovshan Bayramov of Azerbaijan for the 55kg
class and Roman Amoyan of Armenia in the 60kg competition respectively.

"This is the first gold medal for Russia. I feel very good about it,"
Mankiev said.

"I am very proud of my country although it is not an easy time for
the Russian wrestling delegation, but we are a very strong team."

Albiev said his win made him feel "nothing but peace".

"I should pay my thanks to my coach and the head coach of the Russian
wrestling delegation.

"I especially want to appreciate people who gave me support and
encouragement in front of the television back home. Of course, I want
to say thank you to my parents."