U17 World Championships: Omar Salmanov advances to semifinals

Azerbaijan's Greco-Roman wrestler Omar Salmanov has reached the semifinals of the U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku after securing his second consecutive victory.

According to Report, competing in the 48 kg category, Salmanov defeated Ali Morteza Esmaeili Leivesi of Iran in the quarterfinals with a score of 6:1, earning his place in the semifinals.

Earlier, in the Round of 16, Salmanov had also beaten Avinash Chetak of India with the same 6:1 scoreline.

The U17 Wrestling World Championships are being held at the National Gymnastics Arena, bringing together nearly 700 young wrestlers from over 60 countries. Azerbaijan is being represented by a total of 29 athletes at the tournament.

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Azerbaijan's Greco-Roman wrestler Omar Salmanov claimed victory in his opening match at the U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku.

According to Report, competing in the 48 kg category, Salmanov faced Avinash Chetak of India in the Round of 16. The Azerbaijani athlete won convincingly with a score of 6:1.

The U17 Wrestling World Championships are being held at the National Gymnastics Arena, bringing together nearly 700 young wrestlers from over 60 countries. Azerbaijan is being represented by a total of 29 athletes at the tournament.