London Olympics Judo Men

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Wrestling has a heavyweight supporter in Russian President Vladimir Putin, who will work to ensure it maintains its Olympic status.

Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds Tagir Khaibulaev of Russia after he beat Tuvshinbayar Naidan of Mongolia to win the gold medal during the men’s 100-kg judo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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