Adlan Viskhanov

Adlan Viskhanov is a French freestyle wrestler competing in the 92 kg and 97 kg weight categories at the international level. Born on January 29, 2002, in Chechnya, Russia, he moved to France at a young age and grew up in Nice, where he began developing his wrestling career. Over time, he became one of the promising talents in French wrestling, benefiting from strong training structures and international exposure.nnSpecializing in freestyle wrestling, Viskhanov has built his competitive profile through participation in major tournaments organized by United World Wrestling (UWW), including European Championships, World Championships, and U23-level competitions. Known for his physical strength, explosiveness, and technical grappling ability, he competes in one of the most physically demanding divisions of the sport.nnHe has achieved notable success in youth and U23 categories, including multiple podium finishes at European and world-level competitions. Among his early achievements are bronze medals at both the World Junior Championships and the European Junior Championships in 2022, highlighting his potential on the global stage. He continued his progression with a bronze medal at the European U23 Championships in 2023 and a silver medal at the European U23 Championships in 2024. Viskhanov also earned a bronze medal at the 2025 World Military Wrestling Championships, further demonstrating his ability to perform at high-level senior competitions. Additionally, he has been dominant at the national level, winning multiple French national titles between 2021 and 2023. As a member of the French national wrestling team, he continues to develop his international ranking and experience. His trajectory reflects a steady progression from junior success to senior-level competition, positioning him as a strong contender in European wrestling and a potential participant in major global events.