Giorgi Meshvildishvili Triumphs in Men's Freestyle 125kg 1/8 Final at Paris 2024

On August 9, 2024, the Men's Freestyle 125kg 1/8 Final at the Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat C showcased an intense battle between Giorgi Meshvildishvili of Azerbaijan and Diaaeldin Abdelmottaleb of Egypt. The match, which began at 11:49 AM local time, ended with a decisive victory for Meshvildishvili.

The first period saw Meshvildishvili establishing dominance early, scoring a total of three points against Abdelmottaleb, who struggled to find his footing and ended the period without a score. The second period continued in favor of the Azerbaijani wrestler, who added one more point to his tally, concluding the match with a total score of 4-0. This victory allows Meshvildishvili to progress to the next round of the tournament, showcasing his exceptional skills and determination.

Refereeing the match was Rafael Abraham Galva Lebron from Puerto Rico, supported by judge Linn Sjostrom from Sweden and mat chairman Ferenc Gyarmati from Romania. Their officiating contributed to a fair and competitive environment for both athletes.

This match is a part of the wrestling events at the Paris 2024 Olympics and highlights the excitement and unpredictability that Olympic wrestling brings to the global stage. Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the next rounds as the competition heats up.