12:30, 12 сентября 2022, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Baktygul OSMONALIEVA
The President of Kyrgyzstan congratulated the World Wrestling Champion Akzhol Makhmudov on his victory.
«Well done, Akzhol, hero!» Sadyr Japarov wrote on his Facebook page.
«You achieved an honest victory, presenting not only the Kyrgyz people, but also the fans of wrestling in general with an interesting fight. Kyrgyzstanis rejoice, joy knows no bounds. It’s no secret that we were all waiting for Olympic gold. I think this is your main goal in big sport. Therefore, I wish you good health and sports success! You are a hero!» the head of state said.
Akzhol Makhmudov, a wrestler from Kyrgyzstan, took the first place in the final of the World Championship held in Serbia.
In the final, Akzhol Makhmudov competed with Zoltan Levai from Hungary. He won with a score 8-0. In the Greco-Roman style competitions, the athlete previously defeated representatives of Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and Korea in the weight category up to 77 kilograms.