Amin Kaviyaninejad's Journey Ends in Men's Greco-Roman 77kg Quarterfinals

In the Men's Greco-Roman 77kg quarterfinals held on August 6, 2024, at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, a gripping confrontation unfolded between Amin Kaviyaninejad of Iran and Malkhas Amoyan from Armenia. The match began with high expectations as both athletes showcased their skills and determination.

The first period saw Amoyan take an early lead, scoring three technical points while Kaviyaninejad struggled to find his rhythm, finishing the period with no points. The second period continued to favor Amoyan, who managed to maintain his advantage and secured a total of three points in that round as well. Ultimately, the match concluded with Malkhas Amoyan triumphing with a score of 3-0, thus eliminating Kaviyaninejad from the competition.

Refereeing the match was Igor Ligay from Kazakhstan, assisted by judges Nedyalko Kirov Kireziev from Bulgaria and Vaclav Scheiner from Czechia. The atmosphere was electric as fans from both countries cheered on their favorites, but it was Amoyan's skill and strategy that earned him a spot in the semifinals.

This loss marks a significant moment for Kaviyaninejad, who has been a prominent figure in Greco-Roman wrestling. His journey in the tournament may have ended here, but his determination and spirit continue to inspire many. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Amoyan as he moves forward in pursuit of Olympic glory.