Paris 2024: Razambek Zhamalov wins gold in freestyle wrestling

In the final match, Zhamalov faced off against Japan's Daichi Takatani and secured an early victory over his opponent.

Photo: NOC of Uzbekistan

It's worth noting that in the previous rounds, Zhamalov triumphed over Olympic finalist Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov (Neutral), four-time European champion Tajmuraz Salkazanov (Slovakia), Albania's Chermen Valiev, and Tajikistan's Viktor Rassadin.

Thus, the Uzbekistan wrestling team concluded the tournament with 1 gold and 1 bronze medal. Earlier, in the 67 kg category, Gulomjon Abdullaev had secured a spot among the medalists.

The total medal count for the Uzbekistan delegation has now reached 10 — 6 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze.