U.S. delegation poses with champ Zahid ValenciaANTALYA, Turkey -- Zahid Valencia (Pico Rivera, Calif./Sunkist Kids) won a bronze medal today at 84 kilos/185 pounds in men's freestyle on the final day of the respected Mithat Bayrak and Ismet Atli Junior International.
Valencia, a 2015 UWW Junior Nationals champion, won four matches on the way to the gold medal. He defeated Zharuel Shapiev of Russia in the championship finals in a 2-2 criteria decision
He scored three 10-0 technical fall victories over Grzegos Sadovik of Poland, Enes Altun of Turkey and Iliskehan Cihilayev of Kazakhstan on the way to the finals.
"I was very proud of the way Zahid battled the entire day. He had three 10-0 technical fall wins on the way to the final and beat a salty Russian 2-2 to earn the gold. This was Zahid's very first international tournament, so for him to win is very impressive and points to a bright future," said Assistant National Freestyle Coach Brandon Slay. Read full story ...
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