Chermen Valiev has won the world champion title for Albania at the Military Wrestling Championship held in Warendorf, Germany, the Albanian Wrestling Federation announced today.

Valiev secured the gold medal in the 74 kg weight category after defeating Turkish wrestler Bakir in the final match. With this result, he not only claims the title but also brings a major international victory to Albanian wrestling.

Albanian Wrestling Federation praised the achievement, calling it “a testament to dedication, discipline, and strength that honors our country on the global stage”.

Valiev is also the current European champion and a bronze medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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