Russia's Alina Ksavieva won Russia's first gold at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan. In the last bout up to 65 kilograms in the championship, Russian Kassavieva defeated Irina Ringachi from Moldova and took the gold. The bronze went to Feng Yongxin from China and Japan's Nana Ikata. Ksavieva, 23, is a two-time Russian champion and a bronze medalist at the European Under-23 Championships. Photo: Telegram channel of the Russian Wrestling Federation.

Russia's Alina Ksavieva won Russia's first gold at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan. In the last bout up to 65 kilograms in the championship, Russian Kassavieva defeated Irina Ringachi from Moldova and took the gold. The bronze went to Feng Yongxin from China and Japan's Nana Ikata. Ksavieva, 23, is a two-time Russian champion and a bronze medalist at the European Under-23 Championships. Photo: Telegram channel of the Russian Wrestling Federation.