Greek wrestler Giorgos Kougioumtzidis clinched gold in the men’s freestyle 79kg category at the World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, defeating American Levi Haines in a hard-fought final

The Olympic bronze medalist shared the gold with Dutch athlete Menno Vloon, as both cleared 5.90 meters and recorded identical attempts.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, through a post on platform X, extended warm congratulations to the world champion, highlighting that she has brought pride to the entire nation.