Moldova's Adil Osmanov had just defeated Italy's Manuel Lombardo at the Paris 2024 Olympics when a freak accident overshadowed his big judo win.
Moldova's Adil Osmanov was celebrating one of the most important victories of his judo career when his joy quickly turned to pain.
"Our sportspeople in judo show extraordinary performances at the Paris Olympic Games. The second bronze medal for Moldova, at judo,” Grosu, 51, reportedly said. "Excellent, Adil Osmanov. Your work and perseverance brought us pride and happiness. Come on, Moldova." Ahead of becoming an Olympian, Osmanov said one of his most memorable moments was at the "2019 Junior European Championship” when he won the “silver medal, which was the first medal at European championships."The athlete, who was born in Moscow, also shared a few of his hobbies. "In addition to training and studying, I am engaged in social activities," he told the Olympics website., to get the biggest stories from the Games delivered straight to your inbox.
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