Chermen Valiev and his coaches, Leonard Çakmashi and Ermal Kryeziu, received recognition during the National Wrestling Championship for earning the silver medal at this month’s World Championship in Zagreb.

A knee injury forced Valiev to lose the final in the 74 kg freestyle category.

Valiev, who has also claimed medals at the European Championships and the Olympic Games for Albania, will undergo surgery, and he expects to spend several months recovering.

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