Hyo Gyong Choe Clinches Bronze in Women's Freestyle 53kg Wrestling

In a nail-biting contest held at the Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat B, Hyo Gyong Choe from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea showcased her exceptional skills and resilience to secure a bronze medal in the Women's Freestyle 53kg division. The match took place on August 8, 2024, and concluded with a decisive victory over Germany's Annika Wendle.

Choe, donning the red singlet, dominated the match with a final score of 10-0, showcasing her technical prowess and strategic acumen. The match lasted just 1 minute and 36 seconds, during which Choe effectively utilized her offensive tactics to outmaneuver Wendle, who wore the blue singlet.

Throughout the match, Choe accumulated a total of 10 technical points while Wendle was unable to score, reflecting Choe's dominance in the bout. The bout was officiated by an experienced panel, including referee Gabriella Sleisz from Hungary, judge Marcia Chiasson from Canada, and mat chairman Ibrahim Cicioglu from Türkiye.

The victory not only adds a bronze medal to Choe's accolades but also highlights her as a formidable contender in women's wrestling on the international stage. This match certainly sets the tone for her future endeavors and possibly more medals in upcoming competitions.