Azerbaijan's beach wrestling team has returned home after winning two gold medals and one silver at the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
As reported by İdman.Biz, gold medalists Tunar Guliyev (70 kg) and Elgun Karimli (90 kg), silver medalist Nihad Suleymanli (80 kg), and Gunel Karimli (55 kg), who finished fifth, arrived in Baku alongside national beach wrestling team head coach Oyan Nazariani.
A welcoming ceremony was held at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, attended by representatives of the National Olympic Committee, the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation, coaches, members of the media, and the country's sporting community.
The beach wrestlers made a significant contribution to Azerbaijan's medal tally at Dakar 2026, claiming three podium finishes.
Azerbaijan has so far won three gold medals and one silver at the Games. In addition to the two beach wrestling titles, judoka Ibrahim Talibov (55 kg) secured another gold medal for the country.
Azerbaijan is represented by 13 athletes competing in eight sports at the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games, which will continue until November 13.
