Japan's Nao Kusaka Wins Historic Gold in Greco-Roman Wrestling

Kusaka's victory at the Paris Olympics marks Japan's first double gold in Greco-Roman wrestling since 1964.

• Nao Kusaka secured gold in the men's 77kg Greco-Roman wrestling event at the Paris Olympics.
• He defeated Kazakhstan's Demeu Zhadrayev with a score of 5-2 in the final.
• This is Kusaka's first Olympic appearance, making his victory even more remarkable.
• Kenichiro Fumita's gold the previous day contributed to Japan's historic achievement.
• The last time Japan won two golds in Greco-Roman wrestling was during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

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