Zohrab Safarov ends U17 Wrestling World Championships without medal

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Zohrab Safarov has completed his run at the U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku without a medal.

According to Report, competing in the 92 kg category, Safarov faced Iranian wrestler Amirreza Ghasem Mehritalarposhti in the bronze medal consolation bout, where he was narrowly defeated 3–4.

As a result, Safarov concluded the tournament without reaching the podium.

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.