Azerbaijan’s freestyle wrestlers finished the world championship in non-Olympic weight categories held in Tirana, capital of Albania, without medals.
Oku.Az reports that Nureddin Novruzov (61 kg) lost in the third place match, and Orkhan Abasov (79 kg) and Abubakr Abakarov (92 kg) lost in the consolation matches and lost the chance to win a medal.
It should be noted that the previous world champions were Greco-Roman wrestlers Eldeniz Azizli (55 kg), Nihat Mammadli (63 kg) and Ulvu Ganizadeh (72 kg). The team ranked first in team scoring. The women finished the tournament without a prize. The World Championship will conclude today.
Three freestyle wrestlers from Azerbaijan can win bronze medals today at the world championship in non-Olympic weight categories held in Tirana, the capital of Albania.
Oku.Az informs that our three representatives will attend a consolation meeting.
Nureddin Novruzov (61 kg) will face Jud Hammer (Costa Rica) in his first match. Orkhan Abasov (79 kg) will try to break the resistance of Suldhu Olonbayar (Mongolia) in their first duel. Abubakr Abakarov (92 kg) will face David Taylor (USA).
It should be noted that the previous world champions were Greco-Roman wrestlers Eldeniz Azizli (55 kg), Nihat Mammadli (63 kg) and Ulvu Ganizadeh (72 kg). The team ranked first in team scoring. The women finished the tournament without a prize. The World Championship will conclude today.
