About Vugar Orujov
Born 1971. Vugar Orujov is an Azerbaijani, Belarusian and Russian amateur wrestler.
Vugar Nariman oglu Orujov (, , born 26 October 1971 in Baku, Azerbaijani SSR, Soviet Union) is a Russian two-time freestyle wrestling world champion and an Olympic bronze medalist of Azerbaijani heritage.
He competed in both the 1992 Summer Olympics, where he competed for the Unified Team, and the 1996 Summer Olympics, taking third and fourth respectively. He is currently a head coach at Nassau Community College in East Garden City, New York.
He has three sons. His middle son, Vitali Arujau, represents Cornell University in NCAA Division I and won the 2023 and 2024 at 133 lb as well as gold at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships at 61 kg, joining his father as a world champion.
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Who is Vugar Orujov?
Olympic wrestler
When was Vugar Orujov born?
Vugar Orujov was born on 26 October 1971 in Yevlakh.
What is Vugar Orujov's occupation?
Vugar Orujov is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Vugar Orujov?
Vugar Orujov is Azerbaijani, Belarusian and Russian.
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