Uzbek Athlete Strikes Gold, Revives Wrestling Legacy

Uzbek wrestler Aytjan Khalmakhanov has delivered a historic performance at the World Wrestling Championships, securing Uzbekistan’s first gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in 24 years.

Competing in the 63 kg weight category, Khalmakhanov defeated Chung Han-je of South Korea in the final, marking a major milestone for Uzbekistan’s wrestling team on the international stage, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

The Uzbek national team wrapped up the championship with a total of five medals - one gold, one silver, and three bronze - underscoring the country’s rising presence in both Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling.

Uzbekistan’s Medal Tally:

Aytjan Khalmakhanov - Gold, 63 kg (Greco-Roman)

Alisher Ganiev - Silver, 60 kg (Greco-Roman)

Gulomjon Abdullaev - Bronze, 57 kg (Freestyle)

Umidjon Jalolov - Bronze, 65 kg (Freestyle)

Abdullo Aliev - Bronze, 72 kg (Greco-Roman)

The strong medal haul signals a resurgence of Uzbek wrestling, particularly in the Greco-Roman discipline, where the country is poised to reclaim its competitive edge after more than two decades.