Today at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the highly anticipated rematch between Armenian wrestler Arthur Aleksanyan and Cuban Gabriel Rosillo will take place. This semifinal will be one of the most awaited clashes of the tournament, considering the tense history of their previous encounters.
The final bout of the 2023 World Championship featuring Arthur Aleksanyan and Gabriel Rosillo left an indelible mark on the hearts of fans. Arthur was literally seconds away from claiming the world championship title, but the Cuban displayed incredible cunning and gave his all in a decisive counterattack. The final score of 3:3 led to Gabriel's victory by tie-breaking criteria, which was a true disappointment for the Armenian athlete.
Both athletes confidently made their way to the semifinals, showcasing their skill and endurance.
Arthur Aleksanyan began with a convincing victory over South Korean Sungjun Kim with a score of 9-0 and then defeated Uzbekistan's Rustam Assakalov 9-5. These victories confirmed Arthur's status as one of the main favorites of the tournament.
Gabriel Rosillo, in turn, started with a hard-fought victory over German Lukas Lazogianis with a score of 7-5 and then overcame the resistance of Finland's Arvi Savolainen, winning 5-2. The Cuban also proved that he is ready for new challenges and the rematch.
The 97 kg category semifinal between Arthur Aleksanyan and Gabriel Rosillo will begin today at 19:15 Moscow time and 20:15 Yerevan time. This bout promises to be intense and spectacular, as both wrestlers aim to reach the final and compete for Olympic gold.
In the other semifinal of this weight category, Iranian Mohammadhadi Saravi and Egyptian Mohamed Gabr will face off. The winners of these encounters will meet in the final to determine the strongest wrestler of the 2024 Olympics in the 97 kg category.
Today's semifinal is not just a battle for a place in the final but also an opportunity for Arthur Aleksanyan to avenge his defeat at the World Championship and confirm his mastery on the Olympic stage.
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