December 2025 Men's Freestyle Wrestling International Rankings

57 KG

Caleb Smith (PUR) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Sultan Kurmanaliyev (KAZ) with #15 Munkh Erdene Batkhuyag (MGL) taking bronze over Elijah Oliver (USA). Smith debuts in the rankings at #18 for his win over Batkhuyag, who falls four spots to #19 for his loss to Smith. #3 Spencer Lee (USA) was pinned by Andrey Yatsenko (UKR) up at 135 lb at RAF 3.

Lee falls two spots to #5 for his loss to Yatsenko and Yatsenko is unranked at 57 or 61 KG due to extended inactivity prior to his match with Lee (out since April 2024) and the uncertainty of his full return to competition makes it difficult to give real value to him in the rankings. If Yatsenko has a full comeback for the 2026 season in mind, then he will be up for ranking consideration but a one off match with a startup Pro Wrestling League that in and of itself is difficult to determine how long will last is not good enough to demand a top ten spot at 57 or 61 KG.

Abdymalik Karachov (KGZ) won the Islamic Solidarity Games over Islam Bazarganov (AZE) with #5 Gulomjon Abdullaev (UZB) and Ali Momeni (IRI) taking bronze. Abdymalik Karachov (KGZ) enters the rankings at #10 for beating #5 Gulomjon Abdullaev (UZB). Abdullaev falls six spots to #11 for his loss to Karachov along with losses to #6 Bekzat Almaz Uulu (Senior World Championships) and #10 Rakhat Kalzhan (Senior Asian Championships). #17 Abubakar Mutaliev (RUS) beat #10 Abdymalik Karachov (KGZ) to start the month (November 8th) at PWL 11 but cannot get a retroactive top ten place in the rankings due to Karachov being unranked at the time of Mutaliev’s win.

Dimchik Batamunkuev (BLR) enters the rankings at #14 for upsetting Russian Nationals runner-up #13 Amir Chamzyn (RUS) by pin at PWL 11. Chamzyn falls two spots to #15 for his loss to Batamunkuev. Lev Pavlov (RUS) won the Korkin Cup over Katsume Daito (JPN) with Artur Chebodaev (RUS) and Yegor Yavlovsky (RUS) taking bronze. Magomed Abdurakhmanov (RUS) won the Yusup Abdusalamov Memorial over Magomed Gazigandov (RUS) with Bashir Israilov (RUS) and Osman Sultanov (RUS) taking bronze.

Khabib Mekhtikhanov (RUS) won the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial over Magomed Gazigandov (RUS) with Shamsedin Babaev (RUS) and Osman Sultanov (RUS) taking bronze. Mehdi Veysi (IRI) beat Ali Yahyapour (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League. Yunus Yavbatirov (RUS) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over Erik Khayriyan (ARM) with Imir Kardanov (RUS) and Bashir Israilov (RUS) taking bronze.

61 KG

Austin DeSanto (USA) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Bekhbayar Erdenebat (MGL) with Kyle Burwick (USA) winning bronze over #16 Tuvshintulga Tumenbileg (MGL). #16 Tuvshintulga Tumenbileg (MGL) is out of the rankings for losses to #14 Austin DeSanto (USA) and Kyle Burwick (USA). Austin DeSanto (USA) is back in the 61 KG rankings for past ranked wins over #15 Kamyl Kerymov (UKR), Ulukbek Zholdoshbekov (KGZ), and Alec Pantaleo (USA).

#1 Zavur Uguev (RUS) beat #10 Nuraddin Novruzov (AZE) 11-0 at PWL 11. #7 Takara Suda (JPN) won the Korkin Cup over #20 Bato Sultimov (RUS) with #18 Kezhik Mongush (RUS) and Alexander Avelov (RUS) taking bronze. #16 (57) Ramiz Gamzatov (RUS) won the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial over Musa Alibulatov (RUS) with Imam Umarov (RUS) and Akhmed Zubairov (RUS) taking bronze. #13 (57) Reza Atri (IRI) beat Ali Gulizadegan (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League at 61 KG. #19 Artem Gobaev (RUS) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over Abdul Kalibatov (RUS) with David Seferyan (RUS) and Sulim Dovletmerzaev (RUS) taking bronze.

Andrey Yatsenko (UKR) pinned #5 (57) Spencer Lee (USA) at 135LB’s at RAF 03; I am not ranking Yatsenko right now because he has been inactive since May 2024 and I also do not know if his match against Lee is a sign that he will begin regularly competing again or if it is a one off match considering his past inactivity.

65 KG

Bo Bassett (USA) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Beau Bartlett (USA) with Kizhan Clarke (GER) taking bronze. #3 (70) Shamil Mamedov (RUS) is back at 65 KG after beating Abbas Ebrahim (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League, and he takes the #3 spot in the rankings. While Mamedov does have a victory over Amouzad at the 2023 Senior World Championships along with beating #2 (61) Abasgadzhi Magomedov (RUS), #7 Abdulmazhid Kudiev (TJK), and #8 Ibragim Ibragimov (RUS), I have Amouzad still holding down the #1 spot due to Amouzad’s superior track record since then (‘24 Olympic silver, ‘25 world gold).

Jordan Oliver (USA) upset #4 Real Woods (USA) 2-2 at RAF 3 along with Bo Bassett (USA) pinning Darrion Caldwell (USA). While a fantastic win for Oliver over a reigning world medalist in Woods, Oliver has not competed since the 2024 70 KG Senior World Team Trials in September 2024, where he made the semis and lost to James Green (USA) before defaulting out in repechage.

As was explained regarding Andrey Yatsenko’s win over Spencer Lee, the same factors apply for Oliver’s exclusion from the rankings, namely his prolonged inactivity plus uncertainty regarding if he is making a full return to competition or solely one off matches with RAF. If it is the former and Oliver has returned for the 2024-2028 quad, then his win over Woods carries major ranking implication, if it is the latter then not so much as 65 KG is a VERY busy weight with athletes with deeper resumes than Oliver as of right now.

#1 Rahman Amouzad (IRI) won the Islamic Solidarity Games over Abdulmazhid Kudiev (TJK) with #8 Bilol Sharip Uulu (KGZ) and #6 Umidjon Jalolov (UZB) taking bronze. Abdulmazhid Kudiev (TJK) is back in the rankings at #7 for beating #8 Bilol Sharip Uulu (KGZ) at the Islamic Solidarity Games.

#2 (61) Abasgadzhi Magomedov (RUS) beat Nick Lee (USA) 10-0 at PWL 11. Islam Guseinov (BLR) joins the rankings at #12 for beating #13 Dzhambulat Kizinov (RUS) in the PWL 11 Russia vs. Belarus duel meet. Reiji Uchida (JPN) won the Korkin Cup over Vladislav Krivoshapkin (RUS) with Chaian Mongush (RUS) and Turbayar Davaanyam (MGL).

Magomedamin Bekbulatov (RUS) won the Yusup Abdusalamov Memorial over Gadzhimurad Omarov (RUS) with Gadzhimagomed Gadzhiev (RUS) and Ibragim Abdurakhmanov (RUS) taking bronze. #11 Bashir Magomedov (RUS) beat #12 Islam Guseynov (BLR) to win the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial with Gadzhimagomed Gadzhiev (RUS) and Ramazan Chankaev (RUS) taking bronze. Gadzhimagomed Gadzhiev (RUS) takes the #20 spot in the rankings for beating #17 (now unranked) Ramazan Ferzaliev (RUS) for bronze. #13 Dzhambulat Kizinov (RUS) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over Abdula Akhmedov (RUS) with Ismail Umashev (RUS) and #19 Adam Arkhiev (RUS) taking bronze.

70 KG

#9 Ismail Musukaev (HUN) has been removed from the 70 KG rankings as he has spent the past two months competing up at 74 KG in the Bundesliga Wrestling League. #6 Nurkhoza Kaipanov (KAZ) has been removed from the 70 KG rankings due to moving up to 74 KG where he is ranked 18th after taking fifth at the Islamic Solidarity Games with losses to #16 (74) Younes Emami (IRI) and #17 (74) Orozobek Toktomambetov (KGZ). #3 Shamil Mamedov (RUS) returned back to 65 KG where he is currently ranked third.

Tyler Kasak (USA) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Ian Parker (USA) with Caleb Henson (USA) taking bronze over Ed Scott (USA). #4 Tulga Tumur Ochir (MGL) beat Dalgat Abdulkadyrov (RUS) at PWL 11. #14 Kurban Shiraev (RUS) beat Brayton Lee (USA) 10-0 at PWL 11. #6 Viktor Rassadin (TJK) won the Korkin Cup over #15 Konstantin Kaprynov (RUS) with Tsyren Dugazharpov (RUS) and Taiga Ogino (JPN) taking bronze.

Agadzhi Magomedov (RUS) won the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial over Magomed Isubgadzhiev (RUS) with #18 Gadzhimurad Gadzhiev (RUS) and Adam Gadzhimagomedov (RUS) taking bronze. Mohammad Bakhshi (IRI) enters the rankings at #17 for beating Kadyrov Cup runner-up #8 Ebrahim Elahi (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League. Austin Gomez (MEX) beat Austin O’Conner (USA) at RAF 3. #9 Magomed-Emi Eltemirov (RUS) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over Alexander Gaidarli (MDA) with Inar Ketiya (RUS) and #10 Abdurakhman Dalgatov (RUS) taking bronze.

74 KG

Will Lewan (USA) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Peyton Robb (USA) with Bryce Andonian (USA) taking bronze over Yahya Thomas (USA). #9 Inalbek Sheriev (RUS) beat #7 Alan Kudzoev (RUS) at PWL 11 to move up two spots in the rankings to #7 while Kudzoev drops one spot to #8. #10 Magomed Dibirgadzhiev (RUS) beat Yegor Akulich (BLR) at the PWL 11 Russia vs. Belarus duel meet. #1 Kota Takahashi (JPN, SC Kleinostheim) beat #6 Murad Kuramagomedov (HUN, ASV Schorndorf) in the Bundesliga Wrestling League.

Manuel Wagin (GER) was the biggest mover in this month’s rankings as he absolutely showed out in the month of November while competing for SVG 04 Weingarten in Bundesliga Wrestling League. Wagin, a U23 world bronze medalist in October, began his month in the Bundesliga losing to Ismail Musukaev (HUN, SV Wacker Burghausen) on November 1st then rebounded spectacularly by beating #12 Aznaur Tavaev (RUS, KSC Hosbach) on November 15th and beat #15 Timur Bizhoev (RUS, ASV Mainz 88) on November 29th. For his efforts, Wagin debuts in the international rankings at #13 for his wins over #12 Aznaur Tavaev (RUS) and #15 Timur Bizhoev (RUS); #12 Aznaur Tavaev falls three spots to #15 while #15 Timur Bizhoev moves up one spot to #14 for beating Tavaev in the ASV Mainz 88 and KSC Hosbach duel meet.

An important note regarding Wagin’s ranking placement, prior to his exceptional November, Wagin had accumulated multiple losses throughout the year while unranked (Ismail Musukaev in November, Muhammed Ozmus at U23 World’s in October, #20 Ismail Khaniev and LaDarion Lockett at U20 World’s in August, Aghanazar Novruzov and Ion Marcu in March at the U23 European Championships), all the athletes who beat Wagin while he was unranked, while very solid in their own right, do not now retroactively get a spot in the rankings for their wins over him.

For it to qualify as a ranked win, you have to beat them while they were ranked (see #20 (86) Max McEnelly at 86 for his wins from August at U20 world’s over #9 (86) Abolfazl Rahmani and #11 (86) Bozigit Islamgereev), otherwise you lessen the value of the athlete’s win by immediately clogging the ranking full of guys above them who themselves don’t have other ranked wins outside of your now ranked athlete who was unranked at the time of when they were beaten.

#16 Younes Emami (IRI) won the Islamic Solidarity Games over Aghanazar Novruzov (AZE) with Orozobek Toktomambetov (KGZ) and Magomedrasul Asluev (BRN) taking bronze. 70 KG Senior World bronze medalist #6 (70) Nurkhoza Kaipanov (KAZ) returns to the 74 KG rankings at #18 for losses to #16 Younes Emami (IRI) and #17 Orozobek Toktomambetov (KGZ) at the Islamic Solidarity Games.

Oleg Formin (RUS) won the Korkin Cup over Erdenebat Tusjargal (MGL) with Sergey Yakimov (RUS) and Tamir Eshinimaev (RUS) taking bronze. Akhmed Nurakhmaev (RUS) won the Yusup Abdusalamov Memorial over Magomedamin Dzhanmirzaev (RUS) with Magomed Magomedov (RUS) and Ramazan Muradov (RUS) taking bronze.

#14 (70) Kurban Shiraev (RUS) won the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial over Murad Evloev (AZE) with Ali Makhachev (RUS) and Gadzhimurad Omarov (AZE) taking bronze. #7 Inalbek Sheriev (RUS) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over Akhmed Nurakhmaev (RUS) with #8 Alan Kudzoev (RUS) and Anzor Zakuev (RUS) taking bronze. Amir Yazdani Charati (IRI) beat Amir Hosseini (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League. Cayden Henschel (USA) beat Clay Guida (USA) by 11-0 tech fall at RAF 3

79 KG

Daniel Braunagel (USA) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Benjamin Smith (USA) with Elias Wile (CAN) taking bronze. #16 Suldkhuu Olonbayar (MGL) got a massive win over 2023 Senior World Champion #4 Akhmed Usmanov (RUS) at PWL 11 to move up ten spots in the rankings to #6. Khidir Saipudinov is at #5 since he also has a win over #7 Akhmed Usmanov and beat Olonbayar at the Asian Championships and World Championships, Mehdi Yousefi is at #4 for beating #5 Khidir Saipudinov in the finals of the Asian Championships and Mohammad Nokhodi is at #3 because he has beaten Yousefi and is the #1 guy in Iran.

#5 Khidir Saipudinov (BRN) took silver up at 86 KG at the Islamic Solidarity Games to #3 (86) Arsenii Dzhioev (AZE). Kadyrov Cup runner-up Magomedmurad Yakhiev (RUS) enters the rankings at #18 due to his past win over Kasum Kasumov (RUS) in October as Kasum Kasumov tech falled #18 (now #20) Nikita Suchkov (RUS) in the Russia Wrestling Cup. Yakhiev slots in at #18, Kasumov at #19, and Suchkov drops two spots to #20. #15 Kamil Abdulvagabov (RUS) has been dropped from the 79 KG rankings as he moved up to 86 KG where he won the Yusup Abdusalamov Memorial and took fifth at the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial. #12 Magomet Evloev (TJK) took fifth at the 86 KG Islamic Solidarity Games with losses to #3 (86) Arsenii Dzhioev (AZE) and #4 (86) Kamran Ghasempour (IRI).

#20 (74) Ismail Khaniev (RUS) won the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial over #17 Malamagomed Gamzatov (RUS) with Jamal Akhmadudinov (RUS) and Abdula Sharapudinov (RUS) taking bronze. #14 Davud Daudov (RUS) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over Abdulhamid Nurmagomedov (RUS) with Idar Khatanov (RUS) and #10 (74) Magomed Dibirgadzhiev (RUS) taking bronze. Fariborz Babaei (IRI) beat Subhan Rahmani (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League. #3 Mohammad Nokhodi (IRI) lost to #5 (86) Ibragim Kadiev (RUS) in the Iranian Pro League at 86 KG. Michael Chandler (USA) beat Chad Mendes (USA) at 175 LB’s at RAF 3.

86 KG

2024 Olympic Champion #2 Magomed Ramazanov (BUL) was removed from the rankings due to being inactive since April when he won the Senior European Championships. #17 Myles Amine (SMR) was removed from the rankings as he has not competed since August 2024.

#7 Arsenii Dzhioev (AZE) won the Islamic Solidarity games over #5 (79) Khidir Saipudinov (BRN) with #3 Kamran Ghasempour (IRI) and Osman Gocen (TUR) taking bronze. #7 Arsenii Dzhioev (AZE) moves up four spots to #3 in the rankings for beating #3 Kamran Ghasempour (IRI) in the qualification round of the Islamic Solidarity Games. Gahsempour moves down one spot to #4 for his loss to Dzhioev while Senior World runner-up #6 Hayato Ishiguro (JPN) moves up four spots to #2 in the rankings for his win over #3 Dzhioev at the Senior World Championships in September.

#20 Marcus Coleman (USA) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Parker Keckeisen (USA) with Batbilgum Naadambat (MGL) taking bronze over Shane Jones (PUR). Khalil Aminov (RUS) beat Radik Valiev (RUS) at PWL 11. #18 Arslan Bagaev (RUS) beat Ilya Khamtsov (BLR) 12-0 at PWL 11 in the Russia vs. Belarus duel meet. #12 Ali Tcokaev (AZE) won the Korkin Cup over Buyanto Shadapov (RUS) with Azret Ulimbashev (RUS) and Bat-Erdene Byambadorj (MGL) taking bronze. Kamil Abdulvagabov (RUS) won the Yusup Abdusalamov Memorial over Dibir Magomedov (RUS) with Magomednabi Magomedov (RUS) and Khasanbaba Khasanbabaev (RUS) taking bronze.

Bozigit Islamgereev (RUS) takes the #11 spot in the rankings for beating #12 Ali Tcokaev (AZE) in the finals of the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial. Bronze medalists at the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial were Magomed Nurov (RUS) and Magomednabi Magomedov (RUS). #5 Ibragim Kadiev (RUS) beat #3 (79) Mohammad Nokhodi (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League. #6 Artur Naifonov (RUS) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over #18 Arslan Bagaev (RUS) with Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov (RUS) and Khaibula Gyulmagomedov (RUS) taking bronze.

92 KG

Jacob Cardenas (USA) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Omer Ozyildirim (TUR). #19 Abubakar Abakarov (AZE) beat Kamil Kurugliev (KAZ) at PWL 11. #20 Nurgun Sergin (RUS) won the Korkin Cup over Shamkhan Jabrailov (MDA) with Arkady Pogosian (BLR) and Dmitri Zainidinov (RUS) taking bronze. #2 Mohammad Azimi (IRI) beat #5 Amirhossein Firouzpour (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League.

#10 Akhmed Mirzabegov (RUS) won the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial over Shamkhan Jabrailov (MDA) with Murad Magomedov (RUS) and Magomedsharif Biyakaev (RUS) taking bronze. Pat Downey (USA) beat Joaquin Buckley (USA) 12-0 at 205lb at RAF 3.

97 KG

Yaraslav Slavikouski (BLR) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Jacob Cardenas (USA) with Zane Latham (USA) taking bronze over Luis Perez Sosa (DOM). #6 Alikhan Ktsoev (RUS) beat #17 Jay Aiello (USA) at PWL 11. Irbeg Tavgazov (RUS) beat Vasily Pavluchenko (BLR) in the PWL 11 Russia vs. Belarus duel meet.

2023 92 KG Senior World Champion #18 Rizabek Aitmukhan (KAZ) had his breakthrough tournament at 97 KG with a runner-up finish at the Islamic Solidarity Games to #3 Amirali Azarpira (IRI) that saw him upset 2024 Olympic gold medalist #4 Akhmed Tazhudinov (BRN) and 2024 Olympic bronze medalist #10 Magomedkhan Magomedov (AZE). With Aitmukhan’s exceptional performance, he climbs up thirteen spots in the rankings to #5 while Tazhudinov and Magomedov fall to #6 and #11 respectively. Bronze medalists at the Islamic Solidarity Games were #5 Akhmed Tazhudinov (BRN) and Muhammad Gulzar (PAK).

Konstantin Pshenichnikov (RUS) won the Korkin Cup over Evgeny Aronov (RUS) with Yuri Ivanov (RUS) and Chingis Balzhinimaev (RUS) taking bronze. Osman Osmanov (RUS) won the Yusup Abdusalamov Memorial over Magomed Gadzhimagomedov (RUS) with Magomedarip Abdulkhalikov (RUS) and Radzhab Magomedov (RUS) taking bronze.

Mukhammed Takhir Khaniev (RUS) won the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial over #7 (92) Osman Nurmagomedov (AZE) with Saygid Gamzatov (RUS) and Ramazan Shahbanov (RUS) taking bronze. #12 Mojtaba Goleij (IRI) beat #13 Ahmad Bazrigaleh (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League. #9 (92) Mustafagadzhi Malachdibirov (RUS) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over Shamil Tambiev (RUS) with Shamil-Imam Gadzhialiev (RUS) and Soslan Gabuev (RUS) taking bronze.

125 KG

The top half of the weight was moved around to ensure guys with stronger recent performances (#8 Baran, #9 Siyar) at the Senior World Championships in September took precedent over guys with wins over each other from prior (i.e #7 (now #10) Wyatt Hendrickson over #5 (now #9) Abdulla Kurbanov from 2023 U23 World’s that was avenged at Senior World’s by Kurbanov who was behind #11 Mason Parris who he lost to at 2023 Senior World’s, and Mason Parris who lost to #10 Lkhagvagerel Munkhtur at the 2024 Olympics and Munkhtur lost in September to #9 Mohsen Siyar).

#8 Mason Parris (USA) won the Bill Farrell Memorial over Coby Merrill (USA) with Christian Lance (USA) taking bronze. #4 Shamil Sharipov (BRN) upset #3 Giorgi Meshvildishvili (AZE) to make the finals of the Islamic Solidarity Games but lost in the finals to #1 Amir Zare (IRI). #4 Giorgi Meshvildishvili (AZE) and Hakan Buyuckcingil (TUR) took bronze. #13 Dzianis Khramiankov (BLR) beat #16 Pavel Krivtsov (RUS) at PWL 11 in the Russia vs. Belarus duel meet.

#2 Amirreza Masoumi beat Amirrreza Sahrai (IRI) in the Iranian Pro League. #6 Mohsen Siyar (GER, ASV Schorndorf) beat Tamerlan Rasuev (RUS, SC Kleinostheim) in the Bundesliga Wrestling League.

Nikita Sofronov (RUS) won the Korkin Cup over Nikita Khabarov (RUS) with Alexander Grishin (RUS) and Ostap Pasenok (RUS) taking bronze. Bagautdin Zaynutdinov (RUS) debuts in the rankings at #14 for winning the Yusup Abdusalamov Memorial over #6 (now #15) Shamil Musaev (RUS) with Rasul Kapsergenov (RUS) and Magomed Magomedov (RUS) taking bronze.

#9 Abdulla Kurbanov (RUS) won the Shamil Umakhanov Memorial over #19 Zelimkhan Khizriev (RUS) with Muhammed Gantemirov (RUS) and Gamzat Alizhudinov (RUS) taking bronze. #11 (97) Magomedkhan Magomedov (AZE) won the Soslan Andiev Memorial over #11 Vladislav Baitsaev (HUN) with Tamerlan Tapsiev (RUS) and Soslan Khinchagov (RUS) taking bronze. 2024 U23 Russian Nationals champion #19 Georgi Dzhioev (RUS) was removed from the rankings due to being inactive since October 2024.

Pound for Pound

97 KG Islamic Solidarity Games runner-up Rizabek Aitmukhan (KAZ) takes the #12 spot in the pound for pound rankings after upsetting 2024 Olympic Champion #8 Akhmed Tazhudinov (BRN) in the semifinals. Tazhudinov falls five spots to #13 for his loss to Aitmukhan.

86 KG Senior World runner-up Hayato Ishiguro (JPN) takes the #14 spot in the rankings for his win over #15 Arsenii Dzhioev (AZE) at the 86 KG Senior World Championships after Dzhioev had upset fellow Senior World bronze medalist #14 (now #16) Kamran Ghasempour (IRI) in the qualification round of the 86 KG Islamic Solidarity Games. 2024 86 KG Olympic Champion #9 Magomed Ramazanov (BUL) has been removed from the pound for pound rankings due to inactivity as he has not competed since April at the European Championships.