Mijaín López's first victory in Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Havana, Aug 5 (RHC) - Cuban wrestling star Mijaín López (130 kg) debuted with a 7-0 victory over South Korea's Seungchan Lee in the round of 16 at the Paris-2024 Olympic Games.
In his next outing, the four-time Olympic and five-time world champion will face the reigning world champion, Iranian Amin Mirzazadeh, in the quarterfinals.
About to turn 42 years old, Mijaín is looking for his fifth Olympic gold in a row in the Parisian capital, an unprecedented feat in Olympic sport.
Mirzazadeh also made his debut with a 3-1 victory over Adam Jacob of the United States.