Nariman Akhmetshin is a champion of national Tatar wrestling styles called "Koresh". He began training at age 14, inspired by his uncle who participated in Sabantuy wrestling competitions. In 1976, Akhmetshin and four others from his region won the regional competition in national styles, earning him the title of Master of Sports of the Russian Federation. Now retired, Akhmetshin remains active as a coach and passes on his motto of "never giving up" and working hard to succeed to his family.