Mongolia's Lkhagvagerel Munkhtur Falls to Azerbaijan's Giorgi Meshvildishvili in Men's Freestyle 125kg Quarterfinals

The Men's Freestyle 125kg quarterfinal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics was a contest marked by skill, strategy, and resilience. Held on August 9, 2024, at the iconic Champ-de-Mars Arena, the bout featured Mongolia's Lkhagvagerel Munkhtur and Azerbaijan's Giorgi Meshvildishvili, both of whom entered the mat with high hopes of advancing to the semifinals.

The match kicked off with both wrestlers showcasing their techniques, but it was Meshvildishvili who quickly gained the upper hand. Displaying impressive agility and strategic prowess, he amassed a total of 12 points in the match, demonstrating a commanding performance that kept Munkhtur on the defensive. Munkhtur, despite his best efforts and determination, could only score 2 points, ultimately leading to his defeat.

Over the course of 5 minutes and 42 seconds, the match unfolded through two distinct periods. In the first period, Munkhtur managed to score a 2-point technical point, but Meshvildishvili's relentless offense overwhelmed him, resulting in a final score of 12-2 in favor of the Azerbaijani wrestler.

The match was officiated by a skilled team of referees, including Nima Sadeghi from Iran, Edmar Abdoelaev from the Netherlands, and Carlos Garcia from Spain, ensuring that the competition was fair and conducted in accordance with the Olympic standards.

Although Munkhtur's journey in the tournament came to an end, his performance throughout the Olympics has been commendable, showcasing the spirit and tenacity of Mongolian wrestling. Meanwhile, Meshvildishvili advances to the semifinals, continuing his pursuit of Olympic glory.