“Gold” Dauren Kurugliev returned to Athens

Dauren Kurugliev has definitely reached the three consecutive gold medals in a European wrestling championship and in two different categories, an achievement that ranks him in the pantheon of the history of the sport.

Kurugliev arrived in Athens with Azamat Hosonov, who took fifth place in the event, and federal coach, Amiran Kardanov. The mission was welcomed by the Olympic and Secretary General of the ELOP, Konstantinos Thanos.

Kurugliev, on his arrival, said: “I am very happy that I managed and raised the Greek flag high and made all the Greeks, once again proud. I am happy to have overcome my injury and won the gold medal, which I would like to dedicate to my parents. ”

For his part, Hosonov emphasized: “I fought hard for the medal, but unfortunately I did not succeed. At all events I struggle for the medal and this shows that I am on a very good track. I keep working very hard. I hope in the near future to climb the podium again.

I hope the procedures will soon go ahead, get the Greek passport and give a medal to Greece at the Olympics in Los Angeles and bringing similar successes, such as Dauren. “