SAMURGASHEV Varteres Samourgachev

Samurgashev Varteres Samourgachev born September 13, 1979 in Rostov-na-Donu in a sports family. My mother - a famous athlete, champion of Russia in the national team of Rostov's handball. Dad - longtime and loyal fan control. Three older brothers - Rafael, Albert and Simon - were students Suren Kazarova and successfully performed on wrestling mats. The struggle Varteres started at the age of seven. At 9 years, scored the first victory over the enemy.

Samurgashev carefully studied at the University. He mastered a variety of science and - simultaneously - in sports. At the present time champion graduated from Economic University and Kuban GAFK.

The first coach, notice the talent and abilities of the young fighter, became S. Kazarian. This man Samurgashev in a rather short time has become extremely strong and competitive athlete. It's great checkered performance at junior and youth competitions. However, Varteras acted not only at competitions, local scale, but also at national tournaments.

In the 1998th year, the young wrestler has made great progress in their careers - Samurgashev become a national team Russia. In the same season Varteras excelled at the state championship.

Champion of Olympic Games-2000 in Greco-Roman wrestling, winner of bronze medal of Olympic Games-2004.

Twice world champion (2002 and 2005), European champion (2006) and six-time champion of Russia (1998-2000, 2004 and 2006).

Honored Master of Sports of Russia. Varteres Samurgashev - captain of the Rostov region and the SFD in Greco-Roman Wrestling. He became the only fighter in the world, transferred from the weight category 63 kg (over weight 69 kg) in the 74 kg weight class and became world champion at the 2004 Olympic Games.

Was captain of Russia's national team in Greco-Roman wrestling.

Subsequently Varteras wanted to repeat the achievement of eight years ago. In 2008, the athlete began to actively prepare for the Olympic start. His main goal was to win gold. Unfortunately, in China Rossiyanin failed to become a champion and won a medal. However, Samurgashev not lose heart, however, in the future, he is ready to regain the Olympic ticket and win.

He was awarded the Medal of Honor (2001).