Turkish wrestler Yavuz wins silver medal in World Cup

By Erkan Tiryaki

ANKARA (AA) - A Turkish male wrestler, Haydar Yavuz claimed a silver medal in the 2020 Individual World Cup in Serbia on Thursday.

Yavuz lost to his Polish opponent Magomedmurad Gadzhiev 5-0 to have the silver medal in the men's freestyle 70 kg category.

Yavuz faced an injury while Gadzhiev was leading the match 3-0. The Turkish athlete was 5-0 behind 27 seconds to go but Yavuz could not complete the game.

The Serbian capital Belgrade hosts Individual World Cup as the tournament will end on Dec. 18.