Azerbaijani boxer Gular Huseynova will compete in the quarterfinals of the women's boxing tournament at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games today, November 9.
As reported by İdman.Biz, Huseynova, competing in the 51 kg weight category, will face Panama's Lia Victoria Cordoba Torrero for a place in the semifinals.
The bout is scheduled to begin at 21:30 Baku time.
Her Panamanian opponent advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Poland's Natasza Kosiec 5-0 in the round of 16.
A victory would guarantee Huseynova at least a bronze medal at the Youth Olympic Games. Under the boxing tournament regulations, both losing semifinalists receive bronze medals, as no separate third-place bouts are held.
Azerbaijan has so far won four medals at the Games, including three gold and one silver.
Judoka Ibrahim Talibov (55 kg) and beach wrestlers Tunar Guliyev (70 kg) and Elgun Kerimli (90 kg) have claimed gold medals, while wrestler Nihad Suleymanli (80 kg) secured silver.
With three gold medals and one silver, Azerbaijan currently ranks seventh in the overall medal standings.
China leads the rankings with 11 gold, four silver and two bronze medals, followed by Japan (9 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze) and Russia (6 gold, 4 silver).
The top 10 nations in the medal standings as of November 8 are:
1. China – 11 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze
2. Japan – 9 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze
3. Russia – 6 gold, 4 silver, 0 bronze
4. Egypt – 5 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze
5. France – 3 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze
6. Croatia – 3 gold, 3 silver, 0 bronze
7. Azerbaijan – 3 gold, 1 silver, 0 bronze
8. Senegal – 3 gold, 0 silver, 2 bronze
9. Kenya – 3 gold, 0 silver, 0 bronze
10. New Zealand – 2 gold, 3 silver, 0 bronze
Huseynova now has an opportunity to add a fifth medal to Azerbaijan's tally and strengthen the country's position in the standings.
