21 August 2016•Update: 21 August 2016
ANKARA
Wrestler Taha Akgul on Saturday became Turkey's first gold medalist at the Rio Games.
Reigning world champion Akgul defeated Nemat Ghasemi of Iran 3-1 in the 125-kg freestyle for his first Games title, also winning the country's first Olympic gold medal in the event.
The win increased Turkey’s medal count to eight overall, with one gold, three and four bronzes.
