Record number of participants to join U-17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku

Baku will host the U-17 World Wrestling Championships, which will feature a record number of participants, from July 27 through August 2, the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation told Report.

The final list approved by the United World Wrestling (UWW) confirms that the prestigious event at the National Gymnastics Arena will bring together 663 athletes, 272 coaches, and 64 international referees.

In total, more than 1,100 guests will arrive in Azerbaijan for the championship.

This tournament will mark the highest number of athletes in the past 13 years and the largest number of represented countries in the past 8 years.

Over the course of one week, future stars will compete for victory in freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women's wrestling.

The Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation has carried out all necessary preparations to ensure the event is organized at the highest level.