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Semen Novikov and Edmond Nazaryan reach semifinals at World Wrestling Championships
Bulgarian wrestlers Semen Novikov and Edmond Nazaryan have advanced to the semifinals of the World Wrestling Championships in Astana.
Competing in the 87 kg Greco-Roman category, Olympic champion Semen Novikov secured his place in the final after a series of victories. Novikov defeated Latanasopa of American Samoa, overcame Islam Abasov of Azerbaijan with a 6:5 score in the final seconds, and beat 2019 world champion Lasha Gobadze of Georgia 3:0. In his semifinal match, Novikov defeated Muhammadqodir Rasulov of Uzbekistan 2:0, despite sustaining a head injury during the bout.
In the 63 kg category, Edmond Nazaryan reached the semifinals following victories over Sahil of India (7:0), Kerem Kamal of Turkey (11:6), and Mohammad Keshtkar of Iran (8:1).
Other Bulgarian participants included Abu-Muslim Amaev, who was eliminated after a loss to Kazakhstan's Bagdat Sabaz, and Kiril Milov, who is scheduled to compete for a bronze medal in the 97 kg category.
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Astana · Edmond Nazaryan · Kiril Milov · Semen Novikov · World Wrestling Championships
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Novikov defeated Muhammadqodir Rasulov 2:0 in the semifinals. temasport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kiril Milov has an opportunity to win a bronze medal in the 97 kg category. telegraph.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Novikov defeated Lasha Gobadze 3:0. temasport.com · telegraph.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nazaryan defeated Mohammad Keshtkar 8:1 in the quarterfinals. telegraph.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Edmond Nazaryan reached the semifinals in the 63 kg category. telegraph.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Abu-Muslim Amaev lost to Bagdat Sabaz 5:7. telegraph.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Semen Novikov qualified for the 87 kg Greco-Roman final in Astana. temasport.com · telegraph.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Novikov defeated Islam Abasov 6:5. temasport.com · telegraph.bg