Albanian Olympic delegation is scheduled to arrive at ‘Mother Teresa, Tirana International Airport this Monday. After their landmark successes at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Albanian wrestlers Islam Dudaev and Chermen Valiev will arrive this Monday, August 12th, with two bronze medals in the 65 and 74 kg weight categories.

The day before, Mayor Erion Veliaj urged citizens to gather at Tirana Airport to welcome the Olympic champions who have brought great pride to Albania.

On August 10th, Chermen Valiev made history at Paris 2024 by winning Albania’s first-ever Olympic medal. He secured a bronze medal by defeating Viktor Rassadin from Tajikistan 6-2 in the freestyle wrestling 74 kg final.

Islam Dudaev added a second medal to Albania’s tally by overcoming the world number one in the 65 kg weight class, Iszmail Muszukajev.

The performances of the Albanian wrestlers 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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