Akhmed Tazhudinov’s Goes Back-to-Back: Bahrain’s Wrestling Icon Earns Asia’s Best Player Award Again

Bahrain Olympic Committee recognizes Tazhudinov’s dominance in Asian wrestling

For the second consecutive year, Bahraini freestyle wrestler Akhmed Tazhudinov has been crowned Asia’s Best Player, an accolade announced by the Bahrain Olympic Committee. The award, affiliated with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), highlights Tazhudinov’s remarkable rise in international wrestling, cementing his place as one of the sport’s elite.

A Legacy of Excellence

Since switching allegiance to Bahrain in 2022, the Russian-born wrestler has made history on the mat, securing gold at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships and dominating the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he pinned Georgia’s Givi Matcharashvili in a dramatic final. These achievements, along with his Asian Championship win in 2023, have undoubtedly contributed to his back-to-back recognition as the continent’s finest.

Bahrain’s Wrestling Renaissance

As the first Bahraini male athlete to win Olympic gold outside of athletics, he has inspired a new generation of athletes and elevated Bahrain’s sporting reputation on the global stage.

With future competitions, including the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships in Jordan, on the horizon, Tazhudinov’s dominance shows no signs of slowing down. His journey from a promising newcomer in 2022 to an Olympic champion and two-time Asian wrestling icon is nothing short of extraordinary.