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Oyan Nazariani: "Together, we build a stronger beach wrestling world"

Oyan Nazariani is the head coach of Azerbaijan’s beach wrestling team. He is also a UWW Beach Wrestling Committee member, UWW Coaches' Educator, sport organizer, actively promoting the sport worldwide. His work focuses on developing talent and expanding beach wrestling's reach.

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I have coached multiple Olympic medalists across freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women’s wrestling at the international level. As the head coach of the national beach wrestling team, I’ve led athletes to win medals at major events including the Beach Wrestling World Championships, continental championships, and the UWW Beach Wrestling World Series.

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Oyan Nazariani

Oyan Nazariani, known as "The Big Gun," is a leading figure in the world of beach wrestling. Born in Urmia, Iran, he began wrestling at age 12, inspired by his grandfather, a national champion in Azerbaijan. After years of dedication, he represented Azerbaijan as a backup member at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In 2018, he transitioned to beach wrestling, quickly mastering the sport’s unique demands. He won the 2019 Beach Wrestling World Series title in the +90kg category, dominating three of four events. In 2021, he became head coach of Azerbaijan’s beach wrestling team. Nazariani is also an instructor and organizer, actively promoting the sport worldwide. His work focuses on developing talent and expanding beach wrestling's reach. With a strong presence on and off the sand, he continues to inspire the next generation. His ultimate goal: seeing beach wrestling earn Olympic status.

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Oyan Nazariani

Oyan Nazariani is the head coach of Azerbaijan’s beach wrestling team. He is also a UWW Beach Wrestling Committee member, UWW Coaches' Educator, sport organizer, actively promoting the sport worldwide. His work focuses on developing talent and expanding beach wrestling's reach.

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