Emin Ahmadov facts for kids
Emin Ahmadov (born on October 6, 1986, in Baku) is a talented wrestler from Azerbaijan. He is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He competed in the Greco-Roman wrestling event for men in the 74 kilogram category.
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Olympic Games
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| Bronze | 2012 London | 74 kg |
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Emin Ahmadov's Olympic Journey
Emin Ahmadov's biggest achievement came at the 2012 London Olympics. He competed in Greco-Roman wrestling, which is a style of wrestling where athletes can only use their arms and upper bodies to attack. They cannot grab their opponent's legs.
Road to the Bronze Medal
During the Olympic competition, Emin showed great skill. He won matches against strong opponents like Neven Zugaj and Zurab Datunashvili. These victories helped him advance through the tournament.
Semi-Final and Repêchage
Emin reached the semi-final round, where he faced Arsen Julfalakyan. Although Emin lost this match, his Olympic dream was not over. Because Julfalakyan made it to the final match, Emin got a second chance to win a medal through a process called "repêchage."
The repêchage system gives athletes who lost to a finalist a chance to compete for a bronze medal. In his bronze medal match, Emin Ahmadov bravely defeated Aliaksandr Kikiniou. This victory secured his bronze medal, a fantastic achievement for him and for Azerbaijan.
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See also
In Spanish: Emin Əhmədov para niños
