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OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON RUSSIAN ATHLETES COMPETING FOR REAL AMERICAN FREESTYLE

By Mike Johnson on 11/2/2026 9:24 AM

The following was issued:

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Recent comments suggesting that Russian wrestlers will no longer compete in RAF are not accurate.

RAF continues to welcome the world's best wrestlers and Russian athletes remain an important part of our roster.

Russian athletes are scheduled to compete at upcoming RAF events in Abu Dhabi, Chicago and New York, including current and former World Champions.

Our message to athletes is simple: RAF is here to create more opportunities for elite wrestlers to compete on a global stage, and that will continue.

CHAD BRONSTEIN
RAF CEO & CO-FOUNDER
RAF