THE George Kougioumtsidis He achieved a historical triumph in Zagreb on Monday night (15.09.2025), winning the gold medal at 79kg of free struggle In the World Championship, thus writing his name in golden letters at the top of the sport.
The 23-year-old prevailed in the US final of Levi David Haynes 3-2 and won the gold medal! Giorgos Kougioumtsidis thus became the first Greek wrestler to crowns a world champion in the men’s category.
24 hours later, George Kougioumtsidis landed at Macedonia Airport. Friends, relatives, but also people who had gathered welcomed him with flowers and hugs!
“Global in the struggle of the Greek in the soul, your name was written with sweat and soul, we love you George!” Writes the banner held by his friends.