World Champ Zlateva of Bulgaria Scores First Tough Victory

Bulgaria's Stanka Zlateva, a five-time world wrestling champion, defeated world bronze medalist Vasilisa Marzaliuk of Belarus in a tough opening match up.

In 72 kilograms, Stanka Zlateva won against Marzaliuk 2:0.

Hristova, who has never won Olympic gold, will attempt to redeem herself for the disappointment she suffered four years ago in Beijing when she settled for silver.

In the 1/8 finals she will face Jenny Fransson, who scored a surprising victory over  Ali Sue Bernard of the U.S.

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