Mansur Isaev is a participant in three World Cups (2009/10/11). An outstanding Russian judoka, Olympic champion in 2012 in the weight category up to seventy-three kilograms. Master of sports of international class, bronze medalist of the championship of the Russian Federation up to twenty-three years old, European champion among youth. Winner and winner of the international tournaments "Masters", "Grand Prix", "Grand Slam", the stages of the World Cup.
Childhood and youth
Mansur Isaev, whose photo can be seen in this article, was born on September 23, 1986 in the city of Kizilyurt (Dagestan). The father of the judoka Mustafa Isaev is an Avar by nationality. Mom, Asiyat Isaeva, is a kumychka. Mansur began practicing judo at the age of eight. In the section of this sport, the future Olympic champion was brought by his father.
The boy’s first coach was D. Magomedov. Since 2006, Mansur began to play for the Chelyabinsk region, A. Miller began to train him at that time . Carried away by sports, the Dagestan judoka did not forget about his education and entered the DSU. In 2009, he received a degree in economics.
International tournaments
Mansur Isaev, whose biography is closely related to sports, took part in three world championships. His debut world championship was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 2009. There, the athlete was able to take third place and received a bronze medal. In 2010 and 2011 I could not take the prize places.
And at the 2012 European Championship , Isaev showed the seventh result at all. Between 2010 and 2012, the judoka performed in three fairly large tournaments. First in Japan at the Grand Slam tournament, then in Holland the Grand Prix and Masters in the Republic of Kazakhstan. In each of these competitions, he climbed the podium.
Olympic champion
After a successful performance at the London Olympics, Mansur Isaev shared his feelings. He said that he feels calm in his soul, because he believes that he is the best judoka on the planet (at that time).
He really had something to be proud of, since at this Olympics Isaev won the final fight in the category of up to seventy-three kilograms against the Japanese athlete Riki Nakai. Thus, he became the Olympic champion, receiving a commemorative gold medal.
And before the final, he defeated the Spaniard U. Uematsu, the Azerbaijani R. Oruzhov, the representative of Mongolia N. Sainjargal and the Korean V. Chun. It is worth noting the semifinal match with the Korean judoka. He at that time was a two-time world champion. It was their seventh meeting on the tatami. Isaev lost all six previous ones and was eager to rectify the situation.
Opponents rushed at each other, spreading their fingers, trying to hit with the wrong hand and hold a successful grip on the belt. Isaev retreated, and the Korean continued to build pace. At one point, the Korean forgot about vigilance and rushed at the Russian athlete, not caring about balance. Isaev seized the moment, made a cut and threw the Korean on the tatami. So he got a victory in the semifinal battle.
In the final, Mansur Isaev had to meet with Japanese Riki Nakai. The meeting began cautiously, the athletes did not have the right to make a mistake. Isaev was the first to conduct a rather dangerous attack, which was unsuccessful. By the end of the fourth minute, Mansur had a good reception and earned an advantage that he could hold until the end of the fight. As a result, he was awarded the victory.
To the honor of the Russian judoka, after the victory he did not become arrogant and behaved with restraint. He only noted that he was confident in himself. It should be noted that this was the second victory of our judokas at the London Olympics. Before that, our athletes could not take gold Olympic medals (in judo) for thirty-two years.
Athlete Emotions
Mansur Isaev did not rush with loud words and only expressed his deep gratitude to coach E. Gamba. He later said that he tuned only to Olympic gold. He noted that he was glad to win the finals of the Japanese athlete. It is Japan that is the founder of this sport. Therefore, defeating a judoka from this country is a great honor.
Later it turned out that Mansour was performing at the Olympics with an injury. But she did not stop him from becoming the owner of a gold medal.
Millionaire
Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation V. Mutko noted that all domestic athletes who won gold medals at the London Olympics received four million rubles each. Firstly, all labor must be paid, and secondly, good stimulation has not disturbed anyone, according to Mutko. It also turned out that some Olympians received an award not only from the state, but also from the heads of their regions. Businessmen also did not refuse to congratulate and thank the champions. Mansur was not deprived, and he gained his reward, becoming a millionaire.
Awards
In August 2012, after a triumph in London, Mansur Isaev was awarded two honorary awards. On August 13, he received the Order of Friendship. They handed him over for his contribution to the development of sports and physical education and high achievements at the Olympics in London. A week later, Mansur Isaev received the title of Honored Master of Sports of the Russian Federation.
Hobbies
For Mansour, sport is a way of life. Judo helps him shape character and discipline. He himself admits that he is sometimes lazy and does not abide by the regime. In competitions he is helped by a coaching attitude and a good mood.
In his free time, he likes to relax with friends. Of the culinary preferences, a miracle with sour cream is highlighted - these are mountain pies, which are made with a variety of fillings. His favorite films are Gladiator, Cards, Money, Two Trunks. Of the actors like Monica Bellucci, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Scarlett Johansson.