Victor Zangiev is a freestyle wrestler who began performing at a fairly young age, representing the USSR in various competitions. Ossetian athlete managed to win the title of champion of Europe and the world in the junior ring. Become a six-time champion of the RSFSR and take prizes in many domestic championships of the USSR. Honored Master of International Affairs of the USSR.
The path to victory
A native of Khabarovsk. Born on May 26, 1962 in the family of the honored trainer of the RSFSR. From an early age he took up wrestling, the basic techniques of which he adopted from his father, Dzantemir Zangiev. In 1977, the family moved to Cherkessk, where the young man was identified in the section, whose leader was A.Z. Dzgoev. Victor Zangiev never had a great love for sports, but always listened to the opinion of his father, whose authority was undeniable. Thanks to dad and an experienced mentor, who is the honored trainer of the USSR, in 1981 he managed to gain a significant victory by speaking at prestigious competitions in Vancouver. Having become the world champion among youths, Viktor Zangiev continued intensive training and the next year became the owner of the European belt of champions among youth. From 1980 to 1988, six times became the leader of competitions in the RSFSR.
Bushido debut
Viktor Zangiev became perhaps the most memorable representative of the Russian Federation, speaking in the prestigious UWFI tournament. His first fight was spectacular, but failed to defeat Edgie Angio. Despite the defeat in the opening itself, an international master and a graduate of the Soviet school of martial arts was able to make a lasting impression on the Japanese public. Everyone enthusiastically watched his tricks, the existence of which they were not even aware of. Many were struck by the incredible flexibility, lightning-fast reaction and technique that made it possible to occupy an advantageous position in the stalls. He easily avoided captures, and when the body was in the castle and the opponent was ready to hold a painful reception, the Russian wrestler stood on the bridge. Starting to sort through the legs and make turns, he became like a spider, who caught his victim. Twisting the enemy, he quickly rose to his feet, breaking the applause of the audience.
The hero of our article showed a high level of skill, and the public wanted to see him in the case against Albright or Takada. However, to achieve success in bushido is not so simple, because here you need to master several techniques, including percussion. The battles of Viktor Zangiev have always been interesting for fans of this sport. Despite the fact that he always remained among the middle peasants, even the most eminent athletes thoroughly prepared for a confrontation with him. Each entry into the ring was spectacular, and the intrigue persisted until the last moment.
Legend
The unique wrestler Viktor Zangiev, whose biography is not only related to sports, became the prototype of a superhero used as a virtual character in the game Zangieff. The animators also took advantage of his prototype by shooting the cartoon "Ralph". Even the world-famous actor Van Damme enjoyed playing the role of a Russian wrestler in the film “Street Fighter”.
Leaving the arena, Viktor Dzantemirovich is engaged in the younger generation, passing on his colossal experience to future champions.