Adil Osmanov, a Moldovan judo athlete, appeared to suffer an injury while celebrating his bronze medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Competing in the 73kg weight class, Osmanov defeated Italy’s Manuel Lombardo to secure the medal. During his celebration, he fell to his knees, roared in triumph, and then overextended his arm while pumping his fist, seemingly injuring himself. Videos of the incident quickly circulated online, with many viewers expressing concern over the apparent injury.
Despite this mishap, Osmanov was able to recover in time to receive his medal, dedicating the win to his late father. He shared that his father had always dreamed of reaching the Olympics but could not do so due to financial constraints. Osmanov’s victory was even more remarkable given that he had been advised to undergo shoulder surgery before the Games and had been feeling unwell during the warm-up.
Another bronze medal for Moldova!
— Maia Sandu (@sandumaiamd) July 29, 2024
Congratulations to our judoist Adil Osmanov for the impressive performance at the Olympics. Your achievement is a victory for us all!#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/Oo7VvPVR41
Osmanov’s bronze medal adds to a significant achievement for Moldova at the Paris 2024 Olympics, following a similar bronze win by his teammate Denis Vieru in the 66kg weight class. This victory brings Moldova’s total historical Olympic medal count to eight. The athlete’s resilience and dedication have been widely praised, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by Olympians.
The Moldovan president, Maia Sandu, and the speaker of the Moldovan parliament, Igor Grosu, both expressed their pride and congratulations for Osmanov’s performance and dedication. They acknowledged the hard work and perseverance that led to his success, celebrating the historic moment for Moldovan sports. Osmanov’s story has inspired many, demonstrating the spirit and determination required to achieve greatness on the Olympic stage.
