Two Azerbaijani wrestlers won gold and silver medals at an international Greco-Roman wrestling tournament held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, in memory of honored coach and academician Mardan Saparbayev.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation, both medals were secured by brothers Davud and Javad Mammadov, who faced each other in the 77 kg final.
Davud emerged victorious in the all-Azerbaijani showdown, defeating his brother 3-1 to claim the championship title. Javad finished as runner-up and received the silver medal.
Both wrestlers competed under the guidance of Akif Aliyev, a coach of Azerbaijan's U20 national wrestling team.
The traditional international tournament brought together Greco-Roman wrestlers in Kazakhstan, providing an opportunity for young athletes to gain competitive experience.
The Mammadov brothers' performances ensured that Azerbaijan occupied the top two positions on the podium in the 77 kg category.
