Moldova's Alexandrin Guțu wins silver at World Wrestling Championships
Moldovan wrestler Alexandrin Guțu claimed the silver medal at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, after losing to Azerbaijan’s Sanan Suleymanov in the Greco-Roman 77 kg final.
Guțu was defeated 8-3 by Suleymanov, who secured the gold medal in the weight category, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES.
The Moldovan wrestler reached the final after recording four consecutive victories throughout the competition.
In the semifinals, Guțu defeated Bulgaria’s Stoyan Kubatov by fall in just one minute and six seconds, securing his first medal at the senior World Wrestling Championships.
Guțu is coached by Mihail Cucul and has previously enjoyed considerable success in international wrestling competitions.
Before his latest achievement, he had won three world championship titles at the under-23 level.
The silver medal marks another milestone in Guțu’s career as he continues competing at the senior international level.
The World Wrestling Championships are taking place in Astana from October 24 to November 1, 2026.
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