Emin Ahmadov facts for kids
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| Men's Greco-Roman wrestling | ||
Representing  Azerbaijan |
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Olympic Games
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| Bronze | 2012 London | 74 kg |
Emin Ahmadov is a talented wrestler from Azerbaijan. He was born on October 6, 1986, in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. Emin is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This big achievement came in the men's 74 kilogram (kg) Greco-Roman wrestling event.
Emin Ahmadov's Olympic Journey
Emin Ahmadov's path to an Olympic medal was exciting. He competed in the 74 kg weight class for Greco-Roman wrestling. This type of wrestling is special because athletes can only use their upper bodies and arms to grab opponents. They cannot grab below the waist.
Road to the Bronze Medal
During the 2012 London Olympics, Emin showed great skill. He won several matches against strong opponents.
- He defeated Neven Zugaj.
- He also beat Zurab Datunashvili.
Emin then faced Arsen Julfalakyan in the semi-final match. He lost this match, which meant he could not compete for the gold medal.
The Repêchage Round
Even after losing, Emin still had a chance to win a medal. This is thanks to a system called repêchage. In wrestling, if an athlete loses to someone who makes it to the final match, they get a second chance. This second chance allows them to compete for a bronze medal.
Emin Ahmadov took full advantage of this opportunity. In his bronze medal match, he wrestled against Aliaksandr Kikiniou. Emin won this important match, securing his bronze medal for Azerbaijan. This made him an Olympic medalist.
