Wrestling Championship Medalists: Complete Results
The recent wrestling championships showcased an incredible display of strength, technique, and endurance across three primary disciplines: Men's freestyle, Men's Greco-Roman, and Women's freestyle. Athletes from across the globe competed in various weight classes to secure their place on the podium.
Wrestling is divided into distinct styles. Freestyle wrestling allows the use of legs for both offense and defense, while Greco-Roman wrestling strictly prohibits holds below the waist. Women's freestyle follows the freestyle ruleset, emphasizing agility and strategic takedowns.
Key Facts
- Turkey emerged as a dominant force, securing gold medals across all three disciplines.
- The Men's Greco-Roman 97 kg category had no competitors.
- France, Egypt, and Tunisia were among the most consistent nations in terms of medal distribution.
- Weight classes ranged from 50 kg in Women's freestyle to 130 kg in Men's Greco-Roman.
Men's Freestyle Results
The Men's freestyle competition featured intense battles across six weight categories. Turkey and Albania showed strong performances, with athletes like Muhammet Karavuş and Zelimkhan Abakarov taking top honors.
| Weight Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 kg | Muhammet Karavuş (Turkey) | Levan Metreveli (Spain) | Studd Morris (Italy) |
| 65 kg | Zelimkhan Abakarov (Albania) | Yehia Hafez (Egypt) | Stevan Mićić (Serbia), Vladimir Egorov (North Macedonia) |
| 74 kg | Amr Reda Hussen (Egypt) | Samet Ak (Turkey) | Malik Amine (San Marino), Islam Dudaev (Albania) |
| 86 kg | Myles Amine (San Marino) | Fatih Erdin (Turkey) | Choiras Charalambos (Cyprus), Akhmed Aibuev (France) |
| 97 kg | Magomedgaji Nurov (North Macedonia) | Feyzullah Aktürk (Turkey) | Mohamed Saadaoui (Tunisia) |
| 125 kg | Magomedgadzhi Nurasulov (Serbia) | Abraham Conyedo (Italy) | Salim Ercan (Turkey), Youssif Hemida (Egypt) |
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Men's Greco-Roman Results
In the Greco-Roman discipline, where upper-body strength is paramount, Turkey secured multiple gold medals, including victories in the 60 kg, 67 kg, and 130 kg classes.
Weight Class Breakdown
- 60 kg: Kerem Kamal (Turkey) took gold, followed by Léo Tudezca (France) and bronze medalists Haithem Mahmoud (Egypt) and Ruben Marvice (Italy).
- 67 kg: Murat Fırat (Turkey) won gold, with Ishak Ghaiou (Algeria) taking silver.
- 77 kg: Viktor Nemeš (Serbia) secured the gold medal.
- 87 kg: Bachir Sid Azara (Algeria) claimed the top spot.
- 97 kg: No competitors participated in this event.
- 130 kg: Osman Yıldırım (Turkey) won gold, with Abdellatif Mohamed (Egypt) taking silver.
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Women's Freestyle Results
The Women's freestyle events saw a diverse range of winners, with Turkey and France particularly successful in the mid-to-heavyweight categories.
Podium Highlights
Turkey's dominance continued with gold medals for Evin Demirhan (50 kg), Bediha Gün (57 kg), and Yasemin Adar (76 kg). Other notable winners included Maria Prevolaraki of Greece (53 kg), Marwa Amri of Tunisia (62 kg), and Pauline Lecarpentier of France (68 kg).
| Weight Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | Evin Demirhan (Turkey) | Julie Sabatié (France) | Sarra Hamdi (Tunisia) |
| 53 kg | Maria Prevolaraki (Greece) | Zeynep Yetgil (Turkey) | Marina Rueda (Spain), Shaimaa Atef Mohamed (Egypt) |
| 57 kg | Bediha Gün (Turkey) | Siwar Bousetta (Tunisia) | Tatiana Debien (France) |
| 62 kg | Marwa Amri (Tunisia) | Améline Douarre (France) | Lydia Pérez (Spain) |
| 68 kg | Pauline Lecarpentier (France) | Buse Tosun (Turkey) | Dalma Caneva (Italy) |
| 76 kg | Yasemin Adar (Turkey) | Enrica Rinaldi (Italy) | Kendra Dacher (France), Samar Amer (Egypt) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country won the most gold medals across all categories?
Turkey was the most successful nation, winning gold medals in Men's freestyle, Men's Greco-Roman, and Women's freestyle events.
What happened in the Men's Greco-Roman 97 kg event?
There were no competitors for the Men's Greco-Roman 97 kg weight class.
Who won the gold medal in the heaviest Men's freestyle category?
Magomedgadzhi Nurasulov from Serbia won the gold medal in the 125 kg Men's freestyle event.
Which athletes won gold in the Women's freestyle categories?
The gold medalists were Evin Demirhan (50 kg), Maria Prevolaraki (53 kg), Bediha Gün (57 kg), Marwa Amri (62 kg), Pauline Lecarpentier (68 kg), and Yasemin Adar (76 kg).
What is the difference between freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling?
Freestyle wrestling allows athletes to use their legs for attacks and defense, whereas Greco-Roman wrestling prohibits any holds below the waist.