Zhan Beleniuk Triumphs Over Nursultan Tursynov in Men's Greco-Roman 87kg Quarterfinals

On August 7, 2024, the Paris 2024 Olympics witnessed a thrilling quarterfinal match in the Men's Greco-Roman 87kg event at the Champ-de-Mars Arena. The bout featured Ukrainian wrestler Zhan Beleniuk facing off against Kazakhstan's Nursultan Tursynov.

The match began with both athletes showcasing their skills and strategies, but it was Beleniuk who quickly took control. By the end of the first period, he had established a solid lead with a score of 3-0 against Tursynov. The second period saw Beleniuk maintaining his dominance, ultimately securing a victory with a score of 7-3.

Beleniuk's performance was stellar, accumulating 7 technical points and 3 classification points, while Tursynov managed to score only 3 technical points and 1 classification point. The match was officiated by a panel of experienced referees, including Romania's Ferenc Gyarmati, the judge Rafael Abraham Galva Lebron from Puerto Rico, and Algeria's Belkacem Trai, who served as the mat chairman.

With this victory, Zhan Beleniuk advances to the semifinals, while Nursultan Tursynov's journey in the tournament comes to an end. Beleniuk, a seasoned wrestler, continues to represent Ukraine with pride as he aims for Olympic glory in Paris.