The U-17 World Wrestling Championship has started in Amman, Jordan.
On the first day of the World Cup, Greco-Roman wrestlers started fighting, Idman.biz reports.
2 of Azerbaijani 5 athletes who took to the mat lost in the semi-finals and 2 in the 1/4 finals. 4 of Azerbaijani representatives continue their bronze chances. The medal matches will be held tomorrow.
U-17 World Championship
Greco-Roman wrestling
4️8️ kg
Although Amrah Amrahov won against Bogdan Makarovets of Ukraine with a score of 3:1, he lost to Armin Shamsipourhaji of Iran with a score of 0:8 in the 1/4 finals. Since his opponent reached the finals, Amrah has a bronze chance. He will attend consolation matches tomorrow.
55 kg
Ali Nazarov defeated David Gabedava from Georgia at the start with a score of 5:3. He lost to American Jayden Raney in the 1/4 finals with a score of 3:4. As Ali's opponent qualified for the decisive match, Azerbaijani wrestler's bronze chance continues.
65 kg
Emil Abdullayev defeated Serbian Balaz Ujhelji (4:1) and Egyptian Mohamad Ibrahim (4:1) and advanced to the semi-finals. Azerbaijani wrestler faced Ukrainian Vladislav Pokotilo in the semi-finals. Emil, who lost with a score of 1:4, will compete for the 3rd place.
80 kg
Orkhan Hajiyev defeated China's Jeying Song (10:1), followed by Kyrgyzstan's Joomart Ashimov (tush) and Armenia's Arame Arakelyan (7:1). In the semi-finals, the national member met Yerkebulan Anapiya from Kazakhstan and lost with the score of 6:8. He will fight for bronze.
110 kg
Abdullah Hasanov lost to Armenian Seyran Kirakosyan in the 1/8 finals - 0:4.
The mundial will last until August 25.
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