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Sharif Sharifov is an Olympic champion and one of the most accomplished freestyle wrestlers in Azerbaijani history. Competing in the 84 kg and later the 86 kg categories, he built a career defined by technical excellence and consistency at the highest level of international wrestling.
Sharifov achieved his greatest success at the 2012 Olympic Games in London where he won the gold medal. Years later he demonstrated remarkable longevity by returning to the Olympic podium with a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
His achievements also include world championship victories and numerous European medals, making him one of the most respected wrestlers representing Azerbaijan on the global stage.
Basic identity
Full Name
Sharif Sharifov
Category
Sport
Tier
Olympic Champion
Field
Wrestling
Discipline
Freestyle Wrestling (84 kg / 86 kg
Career status
Status
Olympic Champion / Legend
Career start
Early 2000s
Current role / current status
Respected figure in international wrestling and one of Azerbaijan’s most decorated freestyle wrestlers.
Personal information
Birthdate
11 November 1988
Birth place
Dagestan
Country
Azerbaijan
Nationality
Azerbaijani
Professional value
Key achievements
Olympic Gold Medal — London 2012
Olympic Bronze Medal — Tokyo 2020
World Champion
Multiple European Championship medals
One of the most technically skilled wrestlers of his generation.
Event suitability
Wrestling masterclasses
Olympic storytelling
Corporate speaking
Sport leadership events
National sport celebrations
Youth sport inspiration programs
Brand ambassador appearances
Olympic champion and one of the most decorated freestyle wrestlers representing Azerbaijan
Sharif Sharifov is one of Azerbaijan’s most accomplished freestyle wrestlers, combining Olympic success with world and European championship victories
Key achievements
London 2012 Olympic gold at 84 kg; Rio 2016 Olympic bronze at 86 kg; 2011 World Champion; 2019 World Championship silver; 2019 European Champion; Tokyo 2020 Olympian.
Event suitability
Olympic and world-champion talks, wrestling masterclasses, coaching panels, youth clinics and federation events.
Commercial opportunities
Potential sports, performance, education and approved brand activations; any commercial use is subject to direct confirmation and agreement with the athlete/rightsholder.
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