Ahmed Bataev qualified for the final of the category up to 92 kg, where he met Ali Tsokaev from Azerbaijan. The match started cautiously, with the two opponents waiting for their opportunities. Bataev took the lead in the score, but Tsokaev reversed the score to 2:1. The Azerbaijani increased his lead to 4:1. In the final seconds, Bataev showed character and reduced his deficit to 3:4, but failed to equalize. After a protest from the Bulgarian camp, the judges' decision remained unchanged.
Ahmed Bataev with a silver medal after a dramatic final
Petar Denev
Bulgarian wrestler Ahmed Bataev won a silver medal in the 92 kg category at the European Freestyle Wrestling Championships, losing to Ali Tsokaev from Azerbaijan. Bataev lost 3:4 after a closely contested match.
Petar Denev
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Petar Denev is a sports reporter with international experience. He graduated in journalism from Sofia University and did further training in Italy.
He covers football, basketball and Olympic sports. He favours objective sports reporting and analysis.
Comments (8)
ей, здравейте всички! 🤙
Абе сереозно ли? 🥈 Сребро пак за България, браво на Батаев! И
пак ли сребро?! 🤦♂️ браво на момчето, разбира се, тренирал
Абе, хора, браво на Батаев! Сребърен медал от европейско първенство – това си е сериозно постижение, нема к'во да го казвам. Видях мача, беше доста напрегнато, наистина. Цокаев играеше мн добре, не може да се отрече
Абе... ама че драма! Сребърен медал е все пак, важното е да сме се борили