U17 World Championships: Rana Nuriyeva defeated by Mexican opponent

Azerbaijani wrestler Rana Nuriyeva competed in her opening bout at the U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku, Report informs.

Competing in the 65 kg category, Nuriyeva faced Mexican opponent Sylvia Belinda Espinosa Muniz and was defeated with a score of 5–8.

Hosted at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, the U17 Wrestling World Championships, running from July 27 through August 2, bring together close to 700 competitors from over 60 nations, with Azerbaijan fielding 29 athletes.

Azerbaijani wrestlers have so far won three medals in the tournament. Isfahan Hasanov (80 kg) claimed silver, while Omar Salmanov (48 kg) and Orkhan Habibli (65 kg) each secured bronze.