Shamil Sharipov

Shamil Sharipov (; born 10 August 1997) is a Russian-born Bahraini wrestler. He won the gold medal in the 125kg event at 2020 Individual Wrestling World Cup.

Career He is the brother of wrestler Magomed Sharipov. He is a trainee of the Makhachkala School of Sports and Recreation, trained by Shamil Omarov. In September 2019 he won a tournament in honour of Khizri Shikhsaidov in Buglen, beating Zelimkhan Khizriev, Rasul Magomedov and Magomedamin Dibirov on his way.

In October 2020, he lost in the final of the Russian Championship to Alan Khugaev under controversial refereeing. In December 2020, he won the individual World Cup in Belgrade, defeating Poland's Robert Baran in the finals.

On 2 February 2024, it was announced that Sharipov would compete for Bahrain.

Sharipov debuted for Real American Freestyle with a pinfall victory over Anthony Cassioppi at RAF 08 on 18 April 2026.

He defeated Yonger Bastida by decision at RAF 10 on 13 June 2026.