Rasul Chunayev
Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler
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Rasul Abakar oghlu Chunayev (Azerbaijani: Rəsul Çunayev) is an Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler. He was born 7 January 1991 in Yeni Şərif,[1] Balakən, Azerbaijan, to Avar parents. He is a world champion and European championship silver medalist in men's Greco-Roman wrestling.[2]
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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Greco-Roman | ||
Representing  Azerbaijan | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2016 Rio de Janeiro | 66 kg |
| World Championships | ||
| 2014 Tashkent | 71 kg |
 | 2015 Las Vegas | 71 kg |
| 2018 Budapest | 72 kg |
| European Games | ||
| 2015 Baku | 71 kg |
| European Championship | ||
 | 2018 Kaspiysk | 72 kg |
| 2014 Vantaa | 71 kg |
| Summer Universiade | ||
| 2013 Kazan | 66 kg |
| Islamic Solidarity Games | ||
| 2017 Baku | 66 kg |
| World Cup | ||
| 2015 Tehran | Team |
Career
In 2015, he won gold medal at 2015 European Games and became the first athlete to win gold while being on active duty for Azerbaijani Armed Forces.[3]
Personal life
Chunayev loves dancing. His character is frequently described as laid-back and relaxed. His most notable celebration came after Chunayev defeated Russian wrestler Islambek Albiev at the 2013 Summer Universiade, when he performed the Lezginka, a traditional dance of the Caucasus, on the mat.[4][5] He also gave a military salute as a sign of respect to the Azerbaijani families of victims in Karabakh after defeating Armenian wrestler Varsham Boranyan during 2014 World Wrestling Championships in Tashkent.[6]
