“You have justified the hopes of coaches, mentors and numerous fans, demonstrating your real fighting character, fortitude and desire to win.
By repeating your success at the Rio Olympics, you have proved that the national freestyle wrestling school is rightfully considered one of the best in the world, ”reads a telegram on the Kremlin's website.
At the 2016 Games, Sadulayev became the Olympic champion in the weight category up to 86 kg.
Earlier it was reported that Sadulayev intends to take part in the Olympic Games in Paris.