Yasmani Acosta Fernandez Triumphs in Men's Greco-Roman 130kg Quarterfinals

In a highly competitive match held on August 5, 2024, at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, Yasmani Acosta Fernandez from Chile showcased his wrestling prowess by defeating Abdellatif Mohamed of Egypt in the quarterfinals of the Men's Greco-Roman 130kg event.

The match, which was part of the Olympic wrestling competitions, witnessed intense action as both athletes battled for a place in the semifinals. The first period saw Acosta Fernandez grappling effectively, managing to score 1 point against Mohamed, who was yet to score.

As the match progressed into the second period, Acosta Fernandez maintained his momentum, increasing his score to 2 points while Mohamed managed to score only 1 point. Ultimately, Acosta Fernandez secured the victory with a final score of 2-1, thus advancing to the semifinals.

This victory marks a significant achievement for Acosta Fernandez, who is now one step closer to competing for an Olympic medal. The match was officiated by a skilled team, including referee Asif Shiraliyev from Azerbaijan, judge Linn Sjostrom from Sweden, and mat chairman Carlos Garcia from Spain.

Wrestling fans eagerly await the next round as Acosta Fernandez continues to represent Chile on the grand Olympic stage, showcasing the strength and skill of Greco-Roman wrestling.