The Korkin International Freestyle Wrestling Tournament has concluded: winners in all weight classes have been announced.

One of the most prestigious freestyle wrestling events in Russia and the post-Soviet space—the 16th International Tournament in memory of Honored USSR Coach Dmitry Korkin—has concluded in Yakutsk. Over two days, top wrestlers from various regions of Russia, as well as Japan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Cuba, and other countries, competed for medals across ten weight categories. The tournament traditionally gathered a strong lineup and served as an important preparation stage ahead of major international competitions.

The event was held on November 15–16 and once again confirmed Yakutsk’s status as one of the global centers of freestyle wrestling. Spectators witnessed numerous intense bouts, unexpected outcomes, and convincing victories by local athletes, who demonstrated excellent readiness on home mats.

Below are the official results published by the Russian Wrestling Federation.

Results of the Dmitry Korkin Tournament 2025

Up to 57 kg

1. Lev Pavlov (Yakutia)

2. Katsume Daite (Japan)

3. Artur Chebodaev (Krasnoyarsk Krai) & Egor Yavlovsky (Yakutia)

Up to 61 kg

1. Takara Suda (Japan)

2. Bato Sultimov (Buryatia)

3. Aleksandr Avelov (Yakutia) & Kezhik Mongush (Irkutsk Region)

Up to 65 kg

1. Reiji Uchida (Japan)

2. Vladislav Krivoshapkin (Yakutia)

3. Chaiaan Mongush (Irkutsk Region) & Turbayar Avaanyam (Mongolia)

Up to 70 kg

1. Viktor Rassadin (Tajikistan)

2. Konstantin Kaprynov (Yakutia)

3. Taiga Ogino (Japan) & Tsyren Dugarzhapov (Buryatia)

Up to 74 kg

1. Oleg Fomin (Yakutia)

2. Tugsjargal Erdenebat (Mongolia)

3. Sergey Yakimov (Irkutsk Region) & Tamir Eshinimaev (Buryatia)

Up to 79 kg

1. Dmitry Kuprin (Kemerovo Region)

2. Garzon Tamayo (Cuba)

3. Nikita Suchkov (Krasnoyarsk Krai) & Jabrayil Hajiyev (Azerbaijan)

Up to 86 kg

1. Ali Tsokaev (Azerbaijan)

2. Buyanto Shadapov (Buryatia)

3. Azret Ulimbashev (Krasnoyarsk Krai) & Bat-Erdene Byambadorj (Mongolia)

Up to 92 kg

1. Nyurgun Sergin (Yakutia)

2. Shamkhal Jabrayilov (Moldova)

3. Dmitry Zainidinov (Krasnoyarsk Krai) & Arkady Poghosyan (Belarus)

Up to 97 kg

1. Konstantin Pshenichnikov (Kemerovo Region)

2. Evgeny Aronov (Yakutia)

3. Yuri Ivanov (Irkutsk Region) & Chingiz Balzhimaev (Buryatia)

Up to 125 kg

1. Nikita Sofronov (Yakutia)

2. Nikita Khabarov (Yakutia)

3. Ostap Pasenok (Kemerovo Region) & Aleksandr Grishin (Voronezh Region)