A first in history! Flash decision from the World Wrestling Federation...
It has been decided that Hungarian wrestler David Losonczi, who was defeated by national athlete Ali Cengiz in the Greco-Roman 87kg final at the World Wrestling Championships, will exceptionally be awarded a gold medal due to an alleged referee error during the match.
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has exceptionally declared Hungarian wrestler David Losonczi, who was defeated by national athlete Ali Cengiz in the Greco-Roman 87kg final at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships, a second champion due to an alleged referee error during the match.
In a statement released by the UWW, it was noted that members gathered in Switzerland to review several issues, including the result of the Greco-Roman 87kg final match held in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.
The statement, which claimed that it was acknowledged that a referee error had occurred that changed the outcome of the match, included the following remarks:
"Considering that the referee error was indisputable according to expert analysis, the UWW has determined that it is necessary to exceptionally award Losonczi a second gold medal in this category and has declared him a world champion as well."
It was learned that this decision is a first in the history of wrestling.
In the event held in September, Ali Cengiz defeated his opponent with a score of 8-7, winning the gold medal and becoming the world champion.
News Source: 12punto
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