Six Azerbaijani wrestlers nominated for UWW Greco-Roman “Dream Team”

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15 July 2025 10:46
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Six Azerbaijani wrestlers nominated for UWW Greco-Roman “Dream Team”

Six Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestlers have been nominated for the symbolic "Dream Team" ahead of the World Championship, set to take place in Zagreb, Croatia, from September 13 to 21.

In the lead-up to the season’s main tournament, United World Wrestling (UWW) is holding a fan poll on its social media platforms, presenting four candidates per weight class to form the ideal "Dream Team" lineup of classic-style wrestlers, Idman.biz reports.

The Azerbaijani nominees include:

Eldaniz Azizli (55 kg) – 4-time World Champion

Nihat Mammadli (60 kg) – World Champion

Murad Mammadov (63 kg) – European Champion

Hasrat Jafarov (67 kg) – Olympic bronze medalist

Ulvu Ganizade (72 kg) – World Champion

Gurban Gurbanov (82 kg) – European Champion

Idman.biz