Murat Khasanov

Murat Ruslanovich Khasanov (Russian: Мура́т Русла́нович Хаса́нов; born 10 December 1970) is a Russian Sambist and Judoka. He is the only 11-time world heavyweight champion in Sambo. For high sporting achievements, in 1995 he was awarded the honorary title "Honored Master of Sports of Russia" in Sambo, and in 2003 he was awarded the Order of Friendship. He is currently a Member of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

Biography

Born on December 10, 1970, in the village of Egerukhay within the Koshekhablsky District of Adyghe Autonomous Oblast . He began to play sports in his native village under the guidance of coach Shiham Berzegov. In 1986 he began to study in the Maykop specialized sports school for children and youth of the Olympic reserve.

On 24 March 2022, the United States Treasury sanctioned him in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Accomplishments Sambo Fédération Internationale de Sambo (FIAS) 2000 Munich, 2nd place European Judo Union 1994 European Judo Championships 5th place Russian Judo Federation 1999 Russian National Championship 1st place 1998 Russian National Championship 3rd place 1997 Russian National Championship 2nd place