Aug 12 (News On Japan) - Kiyoka Kōtarō claimed the gold medal in the men's freestyle wrestling 65kg category at the Paris Olympics, defeating an Iranian opponent in the final match.
Source: Kyodo
Kiyoka Wins Gold in Men's Freestyle Wrestling 65kg
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