Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler Ibrahim Hasanov reaches U17 worlds final

Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler Ibrahim Hasanov has reached the final of the U17 World Championships held in Baku, Report informs.

Competing in the 51 kg category, Hasanov defeated Russia's Islam Kurakhmayev 10:6 in the semifinal.

He will face Iran's Benyamin Ashofteh Mayvan in the gold-medal bout tomorrow.

Earlier, Hasanov defeated India"s Govind Govind 10:3 in the quarterfinal and Georgia's Giorgi Narimanidze 4:2 in the round of 16.

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Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler Ibrahim Hasanov has advanced to the semifinals of the U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku.

According to Report, the athlete competing in the 51 kg weight category defeated India's Govind Govind 10:3 in the quarterfinals.

Earlier, Hasanov beat Georgia's Giorgi Narimanidze 4:2 in the round of 16.

The U17 Wrestling World Championships are being held at the National Gymnastics Arena. Nearly 700 young wrestlers from more than 60 countries are taking part in the competition. Azerbaijan is represented by 29 wrestlers at the tournament.

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Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler Ibrahim Hasanov has started the U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku with a victory.

According to Report, the athlete competing in the 51 kg weight category defeated Georgia's Giorgi Narimanidze 4:2 in the round of 16 to advance to the next stage.

The U17 Wrestling World Championships are being held at the National Gymnastics Arena. Nearly 700 young wrestlers from more than 60 countries are taking part in the competition. Azerbaijan is represented by 29 wrestlers at the tournament.