Huge success for the Greek struggle. THE George Kougioumtsidis He became a world champion in the 79K category. of the free struggleas part of the top event held in Zagreb, Croatia.
The “phenomenon” of the Greek struggle wrote its name in one of the most important moments in the history of the sport. With the gold medal he won, George Kougioumtsidis became the first Greek athlete to win the Men’s World Championships.
In the big final, Kougioumtsidis faced American, Livai David Hines and from the first minute showed that he had control and confidence to get to victory! With excellent tactics it was 3-0 and everything else is written at the most unforgettable moment for the Greek struggle.
The only thing the final finalist of the final managed was in the last second, which had been judged to get two points.
The final 3-2 found the Greek champion in the highest step of the podium and the Greek flag was waving high in the Croatian capital.
Kougoumtsidis took the historic gold medal in his hands, listened to the national anthem and saw the Greek flag waving high.