Albanian wrestling delivered a stellar performance at the prestigious “Henri Deglane” Grand Prix in Nice, France, securing two medals: one gold and one silver, according to the Albanian Wrestling Federation (AWF).  

Chermen Valiev and Zelimkhan Abakarov were the standout athletes, proudly raising Albania’s flag on the podium.  

Valiev, Albania’s first-ever Olympic medalist, clinched the gold medal in the 74 kg freestyle category, reaffirming his exceptional strength and skill.  Abakarov also made a remarkable achievement, earning the silver medal in the 65 kg freestyle category.  

“Our champions have once again shown they are among the best in the world, and continue to make us incredibly proud!” said the AWF.  

This success further highlights the immense potential of Albanian wrestling on the global stage.

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