The ‘Muhamet Malo’ wrestling tournament is underway in Tirana, where Chermen Valiev has secured a gold medal for Albania. The Olympic medalist demonstrated his elite skills, defeating Slovakia’s Salkazanov 2-0 in the freestyle 74 kg final.  

The first day of the tournament was dominated by Iran, which claimed two gold medals—Reza Hossein MOMENIJOUJADEH in the 57 kg category with a 5-2 victory over Tajikistan wrestler BELOLYUBSKII Aiaal, and Rahman Amouzad Khalili in the 65 kg category after defeating Kazakhstan’s Zhumashbek Uulu 5-0. Japan also secured two gold medals.  

Now in its fifth edition, the ‘Muhamet Malo’ tournament has been elevated to the prestigious global ‘Ranking Series,’ impacting international wrestling rankings. This year, it has attracted 700 wrestlers from around the world to compete in Tirana.