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Turkish wrestler Kamal earns silver in European final

Kerem Kamal brings Turkey its first medal of tournament in European Wrestling Championships

Muhammed Enes Calli  | 12.02.2020 - Update : 13.02.2020
Turkish wrestler Kamal earns silver in European final Kerem Kamal (red) of Turkey celebrates after beating Amiran Shavadze (not seen) of Georgia in Men's greco-roman 60kg during the second day of 2020 European Wrestling Championships in Rome, Italy on February 11, 2020. ( Baris Seckin - Anadolu Agency )

ANKARA

Turkish wrestler Kerem Kamal won a silver medal in the European Wrestling Championships in Rome on Wednesday.

Kamal was defeated by Gevorg Gharibyan from Armenia in the Greco-Roman 60 kg match.

He previously eliminated Amiran Shavadze of Georgia on Tuesday to qualify for the finals in Rome.

The silver gave Turkey its first medal of the tournament.

Italy hosts the 2020 European Championships, which concludes Feb. 16.

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