U17 World Championships: Three Azerbaijani wrestlers to compete for medals

Individual sports
  • 28 July, 2026
  • 10:01
U17 World Championships: Three Azerbaijani wrestlers to compete for medals

Three Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestlers will fight for medals today at the U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku.

According to Report, Omar Salmanov (48 kg) and Orkhan Habibli (65 kg), who lost in yesterday's semifinals, will compete for bronze medals.

Meanwhile, Isfahan Hasanov (80 kg) has the chance to claim gold, facing Alireza Rezaei of Iran in the final.

The U17 Wrestling World Championships are underway 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.