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Mijaín López named honorary president of World Alysh Federation

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Five-time Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling champion Mijaín López Núñez has been appointed honorary president of the World Alysh Federation.
  • Federation President Adilet Bayaman uulu announced the appointment in Kyrgyzstan, where López attended the VI World Nomad Games as an honorary guest.
  • López won his fifth Olympic gold in the 130-kilogram category at the 2024 Paris Games before announcing his retirement.

Mijaín López Núñez, regarded as the most decorated wrestler in Olympic history, has been named honorary president of the World Alysh Federation.

The announcement came in Kyrgyzstan, where López arrived as an honorary guest of the federation for the VI World Nomad Games. Federation President Adilet Bayaman uulu presented commemorative gifts to the Cuban athlete and announced his new role.

López won five Olympic gold medals in Greco-Roman wrestling. His latest came at the 2024 Paris Games, where he defeated Chile’s Yasmani Acosta 6-0 in the final of the 130-kilogram division. He announced his retirement after that victory.

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