Youth Olympic Games

Russia, Iran Place Two into Freestyle Finals at YOG

By Tim Foley

BUENOS AIRES (October 14) – Russia and Iran each placed two wrestlers in the men’s freestyle finals Sunday night at the Youth Olympic Park’s Asian Pavilion.

For Iran Mohammad KARIMISEIFABAD (65kg) and Amir Abbas ZARE (110kg) will head into the nights finals, while the Russians send Sergei KOZYREV (110kg) and Akhmedkhan TEMBOTOV (80kg).

Argentina found their second finalist in as many days, with Hernan ALMENDRA (55kg) finding a last minute pancake in his final group stage match, to earn the stunning decision against Oussama LARIBI (ALG).

Georgia, Algeria, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and the United States will also be represented in the evening’s final.

Action starts at 5pm local/4pm ET.
 

Men’s Freestyle, 48kg

GOLD: Giorgi GEGELASHVILI (GEO) v. Umidjon JALOLOV (UZB)
BRONZE: Diego Armando ZULUAGA CUEVAS (COL) v. Halil GOKDENIZ (TUR)
FIFTH: Daiziel DETUDAMO (NRU) v. Fernando BOOYSEN (RSA)

Men’s Freestyle, 55kg

GOLD: Robert Kelly HOWARD (USA) v. Hernan David ALMENDRA (ARG)
BRONZE: Oussama LARIBI (ALG) v. Vladyslav OSTAPENKO (UKR)
FIFTH: Gavin Stefan Sablan WHITT (GUM) v. Hayato FUJITA (JPN)

Men’s Freestyle, 65kg

GOLD: Turan BAYRAMOV (AZE) v. Mohammad Baghi KARIMISEIFABAD (IRI)
BRONZE: Inayat ULLAH (PAK) v. Carson Taylor MANVILLE (USA)       
FIFTH: Fathi Tarek A. ISMAIL (EGY) v. Westerly Pehi Tahi AINSLEY (NZL)

Men’s Freestyle, 80kg

GOLD: Akhmedkhan TEMBOTOV (RUS) v. Fateh BENFERDJALLAH (ALG)
BRONZE: Mukhammadrasul RAKHIMOV (UZB) v. Carson Barry LEE (CAN)
FIFTH: Ryan Devon MARSHALL (NZL) v. Valentine YAIREGPIE (FSM)

Men’s Freestyle, 110kg

GOLD: Sergei KOZYREV (RUS) v. Amir Hossein Abbas ZARE (IRI)
BRONZE: Ahmed Mahmoud Elsayed M. KHALIL (EGY) v. Dragan VELINOV (MKD)
FIFTH: Thomas John Mcglinchey BARNS (AUS) v. Luis Rodrigo OROZCO CORTEZ (MEX)

marketing

United World Wrestling Announces Arimex as Global Supplier

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (March 19) --- United World Wrestling and Arimex have signed a global supplier agreement in the category of nuts and dried fruits.

"I am very pleased to start a new partnership with the ambitious brand that shares similar values and commitment to supporting athletes and the world of sports," said United World Wrestling president Nenad Lalovic. "We are looking forward to a great collaboration with Arimex and aspire for this partnership to turn into a long-term friendship."

Arnas Jurskis, Owner and CEO of Arimex, added "We are thrilled to have been presented with the opportunity to become an official global supplier of UWW. This serves as further validation of our unwavering commitment to clear values and ongoing efforts to enhance and support triumphs in the world of sports while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. The choice of Arimex nuts and dried fruits by athletes at both the European and World levels is the ultimate validation of our product quality. It is truly gratifying to know that our presence will now extend beyond Lithuania to the international sports stage. I am confident that this partnership will evolve into a sustainable, robust, and enduring relationship founded on shared values of excellence, continual growth, and the pursuit of ultimate success at every turn."

Arimex will supply nuts and dried fruits for European and World Qualifying events, with the pinnacle of the 2024 season being its presence at the Wrestling House during Paris2024 Olympic Games. Guests of Wrestling House and wrestlers will have the pleasure of enjoying Arimex premium selection of nuts and dried fruits.

About Arimex
Lithuanian company Arimex boasts nearly three decades of experience in the nuts and dried fruits market. As a frontrunner in the Baltic and Nordic regions, Arimex continues its expansion into Western Europe. The company is renowned for its top-tier quality and holds the prestigious BRCGSAA+ international food safety standard. With a mission to foster healthy and active lifestyles, Arimex dedicates itself to promoting nutritious snacking habits. Annually, it spearheads around 100 initiatives aimed at cultivating wellness and extends support to athletes, thus contributing to the well-being of society.

Arimex can be found online by visiting www.arimex.lt