What a disappointment for the wrestler from Nice (by adoption), eliminated in his -74 kg category at the World Championship yesterday at the Bercy Arena.
He was defeated in the quarterfinals by the American Burroughs as well as by the Belarusian Ali Shabanau in the repechage, which resulted in his exit from the competition.
A true disillusionment because Khadjiev came to this championship with the ambition to reach the podium.
“It’s a huge disappointment, I had a great preparation and physically felt good (except for this rib issue). Now it’s necessary to digest this, and the times ahead will be tough,” he stated.
For its World Championships, France obtained only one bronze medal thanks to Koumba Larroque, nineteen years old, the youngest French competitor.
On the numbers side, success was on the agenda. The 800 athletes from more than 100 nations were proud to compete in front of 30,500 spectators over the week.
