Three more Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestlers are set to begin their campaigns at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.
As reported by İdman.Biz, Nihat Mammadli, competing in the 63 kg weight category, will face American wrestler Xavier Johnson in the qualification round.
In the 87 kg division, Islam Abbasov will take on Turkey's Ali Cengiz in the round of 32.
Meanwhile, Hasrat Jafarov, representing Azerbaijan in the 67 kg category, has received a bye in the opening round and will begin his campaign in the next stage.
Azerbaijan have already enjoyed a successful start to the championships, with Eldaniz Azizli (55 kg) and Sanan Suleymanov (77 kg) claiming gold medals in Greco-Roman wrestling.
The World Wrestling Championships in Astana will continue until November 1, with Azerbaijani athletes aiming to add more medals to the national team's tally.
