On Saturday, Chermen Valiev made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning Albania’s first-ever bronze medal. Valiev triumphed in freestyle wrestling, defeating Viktor Rassadin from Tajikistan with a score of 6-2 in the 74 kg weight class. The matches were broadcast live and exclusively on Albanian Radio and Television.

President Bajram Begaj praised Valiev’s achievement, saying, “Chermen Valiev has given Albania its first Olympic bronze medal with an impressive performance. Thank you, champion!”

Prime Minister Edi Rama celebrated the victory, saying, “Here’s our second Olympic medal in history! Let those who know how to rejoice join the overwhelming majority of Albanians in celebrating.”

Elisa Spiropali, the Speaker of Parliament, commented, “Our Olympic team’s wrestler Dudaev has delivered another precious gem to our sports legacy from Paris 2024. Thank you to champion Islam Dudaev!”

Earlier, on Friday, Islam Dudaev also made history by securing Albania’s second bronze medal at the Olympics. Dudaev defeated the world number one in the 65 kg weight class, IszmailMuszukajev, in an impressive match.

Both victories mark significant milestones for Albanian sports, with widespread praise and celebration following these remarkable achievements.

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