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Aitzhan Khammakhanov became the first world champion after 24 years.

At the World Championships in Zagreb, Greco-Roman wrestler Aitjan Khalmakhanov (–63 kg) defeated Korea's Chung Han-jae in the final and won the gold medal.

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This was Uzbekistan's first world championship in this discipline in 24 years.

National team results:

— Gold — Aizhan Khalmakhanov (63 kg, Greco-Roman)

— Silver — Alisher Ghaniev (60 kg, Greco-Roman)

— Bronze — Ghulomjon Abdullaev (57 kg, freestyle), Umijon Jalalov (65 kg, freestyle), Abdullo Aliev (72 kg, Greco-Roman).

The National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan congratulated the athletes, coaches, and fans.

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