Emin Ahmadov (born 6 October 1986) is an Azerbaijani athlete who competes in Greco‑Roman wrestling. He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's 74 kg division at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Official athlete information and Olympic results are available through an athlete profile and the Games' competition summaries: Emin Ahmadov profile and the 2012 Olympic results.
Discipline and competitive context
Greco‑Roman wrestling is one of the two international Olympic styles and differs from freestyle by prohibiting holds below the waist. This places emphasis on upper‑body strength, throws, clinch work and positional control. The 74 kg weight class requires athletes to combine strength, speed and endurance to execute technical throws and defend against opponents' upper‑body attacks.
Olympic achievement
Ahmadov's bronze medal at London 2012 represents the principal international achievement publicly associated with his name. Olympic medals are among the most important indicators of success in amateur wrestling and often reflect years of preparation through national and international competition. A podium finish at the Olympics contributes to an athlete's recognition within the sport and can affect future selection and support at national level.
Development and national context
Wrestlers who reach the Olympic stage typically progress through local, regional and continental events and train within national systems. Azerbaijan has a long and well‑established wrestling tradition and has produced multiple Olympic and world medallists in both Greco‑Roman and freestyle styles. Ahmadov's career should be understood within this broader national context of structured training programmes and competitive depth.
Competition format and pathways
At the Olympic level, wrestlers compete in a bracketed elimination format; those defeated by finalists may enter a repechage bracket for a chance to contest bronze medals. Success therefore depends not only on individual matches but on the overall draw and the performance of opponents. Preparation commonly includes technical refinement, tactical planning for likely opponents and weight management.
Notable facts
- Born: 6 October 1986.
- Sport: Greco‑Roman wrestling.
- Weight class at peak Olympic performance: 74 kg.
- Major result: Olympic bronze medal, London 2012.
For precise bout results, match scores and a full competition record, consult the linked athlete profile and the official Olympic results pages cited above: athlete profile and Olympic results. The broader context of his achievement reflects both individual skill and the strength of wrestling as a prominent sport in Azerbaijan.