Victories, emotions and records: Azerbaijan’s historic result in Paris

by times news cr

## 2024-08-12 ​12:39:39

The Azerbaijani team achieved their best-ever result in the‌ Olympic Games, securing two ⁤gold, ​two silver, and three bronze medals​ in Paris.

Beyond⁤ the podium⁣ finishes, the performance showcased the selfless spirit of many athletes ‌who ‍wrote their ‌own inspiring stories. Paris witnessed numerous bright ‌moments, records, and remarkable⁢ achievements. Notably, the judo team reached new heights, claiming their first-ever gold and ⁣silver medals,‌ with Hidayat Heydarov and Zelim Kotsoyev⁤ claiming victory in their respective ⁤weight ⁢classes.

Gashim Magomedov, despite battling an injury, fought ‍valiantly and reached the‍ final in the⁤ 58 kg category. His determination and spirit were evident, showcasing his potential to become an Olympic champion in the future.

Alfonso ‌Dominguez upgraded his Tokyo ‍bronze ​to ⁤a‍ silver⁣ in the 92 kg weight class. Despite losing in​ the final, he defeated two-time Olympic champion De ‌La ‌Cruz and⁢ showcased his ⁢resilience‍ and determination.

While the team ​fell short‍ of their ⁣pre-Olympic expectations, ​securing only bronze ‍medals, their performance was still‍ commendable. Notable ⁤individual achievements include Khasrat Dzhafarov’s⁣ bronze ‌in ⁣the 67 ⁣kg freestyle ⁢wrestling and Giorgi Meshvildishvili’s and Magomedkhan Magomedov’s bronzes in the‌ 125 kg and 97 kg freestyle wrestling categories respectively.

The Azerbaijani team also ​impressed in the group exercises, ‍finishing fifth ‌in the all-around final. Their captivating compositions received widespread applause from the audience.

These memorable moments ‍collectively formed a ⁤successful Olympic experience for Azerbaijani sports. While some⁤ medals remained elusive, there is ⁤ample time to prepare for the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Zaki Feizullaev

İdman.biz

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