Albanian Olympic delegation has arrived at TIA, greeted by Mayor Erion Veliaj, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, Fidel Ylli, the Director of the Multi-Sport Club Gjergji Muzaka, President of the Albanian Wrestling Federation Sahit Prizreni, and President of the Albanian Athletics Federation Taulant Stërmasi.

The delegation was welcomed by a large crowd at a ceremony held at the Airport.

After their historic performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Albanian wrestlers Islam Dudaev and Chermen Valiev arrived with two bronze medals in the 65 and 74 kg weight categories.

On August 10th, Chermen Valiev made history by winning Albania’s first-ever Olympic medal. He secured the bronze by defeating Viktor Rassadin from Tajikistan 6-2 in the freestyle wrestling 74 kg final.

Islam Dudaev also earned a bronze medal, overcoming the world number one in the 65 kg weight class, Iszmail Muszukajev.

The Albanian wrestlers’ performances were broadcast live and exclusively by Albanian Radio and Television, RTSH, which provided continuous coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics for 17 days.

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