Russian judoka Mansur Isaev: biography, personal life, sports achievements

Mansur Isaev - professional judoka from Russia. At the Summer Olympics in London (2012) won the gold medal in the weight category up to 73 kg. Bronze medalist of the World Championships 2009 in Rotterdam.

The history of life: Introduction to Judo

Born on September 23, 1986 in Kizilyurt (Republic of Dagestan, Russian Federation). At 8 years of age parents enrolled him at the judo section. The first coach was future champ Gabriel Magomedov. His father Mustafa thoroughbred Avar (Caucasian people of Nagorno Dagestan), and his mother Asiyat - kumychka (Turkic-speaking indigenous people of Dagestan). In 2006, Mansur Isaev began to defend the honor of the Chelyabinsk region in the judo competition, but under the tutelage of a different coach - Alexander Miller (Honored Worker of Physical Culture Russian). During heavy grueling workouts talented judoka did not forget about education. In 2009, he graduated from the Dagestan State Institute majoring in "Economics and Finance".

appearances on the international stage

In the period from 2009 to 2011 Mansur Isaev participated regularly at the world championships in judo. In 2009, his debut "world championship" in Rotterdam (The Netherlands), he managed to win the bronze. In 2010 and 2011, the Russian athlete was unable to please prizes. In 2012, he finished in seventh place at the European Championship, which, incidentally, took place in Chelyabinsk (Russia). In general, the major international tournaments during the period from 2010 to 2012 Mansur Isaev addressed adequately. He took part in the tournament series of the Japanese Grand Slam, then fought in The Grand Prix, held in the Netherlands, but what finally addressed the Master tournament in the Republic of Kazakhstan. In each of these championships Mansur stood on a step of the podium and took away the prize awards.

Olympics 2012: how was it?

Summer Olympics 2012 in London Dagestan judoka was able to win the gold and replenish the treasury of the Russian national team yet another medal. In the final clash, he turned out to be stronger than the Japanese Riki Nakaya. Both athletes were in the weight class up to 73 kg.

The first match took place in Mansura within 1/16 of the tournament against the undersized Spanish judoka Kenji Uemanu (158 centimeters). Without changing their traditions, Russian fighter began with aggressive attacks and attempts to throw the opponent to the canvas. It is worth noting that it was not possible to throw a deflection of the Spaniard, but Isaev controlled all movement and a lot of pressure to hold. At the end of normal time was another period in which Dagestan judoka showed great enthusiasm in the confrontation and won, securing the next round.

Easy win against Rustam Orujov

In 1/8 of the tournament Russian athlete expecting Azerbaijani Rustam Orujov. Fans and judo fans expect from this confrontation a lot, because both fighters were titled and experienced in their field. However, Mansur Isaev is quickly finished the fight. Stepping into the opponent's legs, he spent a good throw by themselves, after which the judge declared the triumph of Isaev.

Quarterfinals

The next fight was expected throughout the judo community. On the way the Russian athlete has become an experienced and tenacious Mongolian Sainjargalyn Nyam-Ochir. The bout was difficult, equitable and uncompromising, but very short-lived: to catch the opponent on the blunder, Mansur Isaev in elegant twisting an opponent in the air and laid to rest on the shoulder. Judicial verdict proclaimed "Ippon" (the highest rating in the martial arts, such as judo, karate and jiu-jitsu).

1/2 against Wang Ki-Chun

In the semifinal fight Isaev took revenge invincible Korean Wang Ki-Chun. Previously, these fighters have met each other at one of the international championships, where Mansour has not been able to win. At this time the Russian was only waiting for the victory. Apparently, the desire for "gold" and strong-willed emotional readiness have borne fruit. Before the fight, when the fighters warming up, the Korean nervously clenched his fists and cautiously looked at the calm and confident Russians. Spectators and fans the impression that Isaev has already won, because his spirit only point to it. Soon and very Korean Wang Ki-Chun agreed with this situation: from the first seconds of the fight Isayev began a tenacious jaws, of which the opponent was not so easy to get. Several manipulations Mansour Korean catch on an error and made a good throw, which brought the right amount of points to win. At this time, judges are not proclaimed "Ippon", nevertheless smell victory was fragrant. Especially when you see the depressed state of their underdog opponent. The lucky ticket to the finals had already been provided, the cherished dream has become a reality.

The final confrontation: a step away from "gold"

At the finish of the Russian judoka waited former world champion (2011), the Japanese Riki Nakaya, whose fame is due to winning the tournament in Tokyo, Astana, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Chelyabinsk and Rio de Janeiro. Russian athlete was ready to fight body and soul, because after the triumph over previously unsurpassed Korean statistics ceased to be competent in science. All fans of the world judo well aware that his chance Isaev not miss. And they were right: the Dagestan athlete uncompromising opponent obstructed all attempts to force the fight. Ran in the tenacious ground, Isayev was able to learn a good position and make fun of the hand of the Japanese - the crunch of the painful hold is heard until the last stands. It seemed that this fragment of the struggle was already final, but do not give up samurai. Riki Nakaya was able to endure the pain and escape from capture, to continue the fight. The Japanese began to try to impose their game, but Mansur, who was standing a step away from the gold medal vacant, prevented all counteroffensive Nakaya and maintained his advantage until the end of the match. Outcome: Mansur Isaev - Olympic champion and treasury of the Russian national judo team has replenished the third gold medal.

The promise of a million US dollars from the governor of

After the proclamation of the victory of the Russian judoka did not even smile. He stood with a confident face of the ring wrapped in the flag of the Russian Federation and the Chelyabinsk region, as if he wins the Olympic gold every day. Rostrum chanting, the team of the Russian team was elated, and Mansour just stood there and enjoyed his victory discreetly and coolly. A soldier does not even throw their hands up, as is usually done the other, when gaining the gold medal. By Isaev ran joyful Vitaly Makarov, who is his senior coach and a second, and raised his own hand up the winner. Obsession and focus victor bore fruit. Olympic champion - this is not a temporary title, and dignity for life. Mansur reached its wealth of sports. By the way, about the wealth: for his feat, he received $ 1 million US, which had promised the governor of Chelyabinsk region, Mikhail Yurevich.

National Hero

After a triumphant performance at the Summer Olympics in 2012 in London, the Russian sportsman returned home a hero. August 13, 2012 Mansur Isaev was awarded the "Order of Honor" for his great contribution to the culture of the Russian sports and occupied the first place in the Olympic Games 2012. Just a week later (August 20) Isaev was awarded the title "Honored Master of Sports."