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Swedish wrestler Alex Kessidis praises 'flying squirrel' move

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Key Points
  • Swedish wrestler Alex Kessidis praised the 'flying squirrel' move by Russian wrestler Bozigit Islamgereev.
  • Clips of the move from a U23 European Championship semifinal have millions of views worldwide.
  • Kessidis, a world medalist, may train the move for the next European Championship.

Swedish wrestler Alex Kessidis has praised a move called the 'flying squirrel' performed by Russian wrestler Bozigit Islamgereev in a U23 European Championship semifinal last week. Kessidis called it one of the coolest moves he has ever seen. The clips of Islamgereev's action have garnered millions of views worldwide.

Kessidis, who recently received a 2022 World Championship bronze medal after a doping violation by another wrestler, aims to become a champion at European, world, and Olympic levels. He mentioned he might try to train the 'flying squirrel' move himself for the next European Championship.

one of the coolest moves he has ever seen

Alex Kessidis, Swedish wrestler

his goal is to become a champion at European, world, and Olympic levels

Alex Kessidis, Swedish wrestler

he may try to train the 'flying squirrel' move himself for the next European Championship

Alex Kessidis, Swedish wrestler

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