International Federation: Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées (FILA) Egyptian Federation: Egyptian Wrestling Federation Venue: International Convention Centre Date: 15 Aug 2010 - 17 Aug 2010 Age Group (dd/mm/yy): 1/1/93-31/12/94 Wrestling comes right after weightlifting in records and achievements by Egyptians through history.Usually the Egyptian wrestlers are always achieving high finishes, not only on the African level but also internationally.
The Best Olympic Achievement Egyptian Wrestlers have achieved six Olympic medals; 2 Golds, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze.The first was in Amsterdam in 1928 when Ibrahim Moustafa won the Gold in Men’s Greco-Roman wrestling light heavyweight class, and finally the remarkable victory when Karam Gaber won the Men’s Greco-Roman 96kg in Athens 2004 to bring the most recent gold medal to Egypt.
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