Azerbaijan to host U17 Beach Wrestling World Championships for first time

The U17 Beach Wrestling World Championships and the fourth stage of the Beach Wrestling World Series will be held in Azerbaijan for the first time on August 27–29, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation.

Both competitions will take place at the Sea Breeze resort.

Around 150 young wrestlers from 34 countries will compete for medals at the U17 World Championships on August 27. Boys will compete in the 60, 70, 80 and 90 kg categories, while girls will compete in the 45, 55, 65 and 75 kg categories.

The fourth stage of the Beach Wrestling World Series for adults will take place on August 28–29, with more than 60 athletes expected to compete. Men will compete in the 70, 80, 90 and +90 kg categories, while women will compete in the 50, 60, 70 and +70 kg categories.

In total, more than 200 athletes from 34 countries will compete on the shores of the Caspian Sea.