Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation President Mikayil Jabbarov has met with national team members, coaches and federation officials following their participation in the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, and the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation, the meeting focused on the results of recent international competitions, Azerbaijan's position in world wrestling, ongoing development initiatives and future objectives.
The participants also highlighted the importance of President Ilham Aliyev's support for sports, noting that increased state investment and the development of modern sports infrastructure have created favorable conditions for Azerbaijani athletes to achieve success internationally.
Special attention was paid to Eldaniz Azizli, who made history by winning his fifth world championship gold medal in Astana.
Sanan Suleymanov's triumph was also recognized as a major achievement, as he became Azerbaijan's first world champion in an Olympic weight category in 15 years.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan's boys' wrestling team demonstrated its strength at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, finishing first in the team standings with two gold medals and one silver.
Jabbarov congratulated the athletes, coaches and federation representatives on their achievements and stressed the importance of further improving training programs and increasing the competitiveness of Azerbaijani wrestlers.
Particular attention was given to preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The federation president emphasized the need to establish a systematic and targeted training process well in advance and successfully implement a strategy aligned with the country's Olympic ambitions.
The meeting also addressed measures aimed at strengthening Azerbaijan's international reputation in wrestling and ensuring the sustainability of its recent achievements.
