Frank Chamizo had to overcome various obstacles to arrive in Paris and have the option to compete in the current Olympic Games. The Cuban who became an Italian citizen was on the verge of staying home, but justice was served after everything surrounding his defeat in the qualifying tournament was brought to light.
It’s time to type the account of what happened at one of the pre-Olympic events. In Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, the wrestler did what was necessary to win... and still lost. A "black hand" had done the dirty work.
Before the eyes of the world, the one born in Matanzas reported that he was offered 300 thousand dollars to let himself be defeated and that since he did not accept, the other option was to bribe the judges. And the judges… took the bait. Fortunately for him, the truth came to light, and he achieved the goal of fighting soon in the 74 kilograms of freestyle.
Double universal champion in 2015 and 2017, the Cuban will try to improve the bronze he achieved in Rio de Janeiro 2016, although he no longer maintains the speed of yesteryear and other competitors carry the favorite tag.
However, Chamizo's story is truly commendable. As a teenager, he shone as a member of the national team of Cuba and then improved his results after emigrating in 2011.
In fact, it returned Italy to the top of the world wrestling podium, something it had not achieved since 1980, as noted by the magazine El Estornudo.
At 33 years old, she will have a new opportunity to shine in the Olympic context. She will probably not be in Los Angeles 2028, so she must make the most of her debut this August 9.
Younes Emami will be his opponent, the first hurdle in the road. A gladiator born in Iran, a powerhouse in this discipline, which clearly indicates the quality he possesses. However,
Frank Chamizo belongs to the lineage of athletes who never give up and is part of the group of Cuban athletes competing under other flags in Paris 2024.
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