Astana to host world championship for seniors among wrestlers

From October 24 to November 1, Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, will host the final and most prestigious world championship of the year among seniors. Ahead of the landmark competition, meetings were organized with the members of the national team at the training camp of the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation and at the Quba Olympic Sports Complex. At the send-off ceremonies, attended by officials and federation leadership, our wrestlers were wished success, and the composition of the delegation was announced.

Referring to the AGF, Postxronika.az reports that at the mondial, our country will be represented by a total of 23 athletes in Greco-Roman, freestyle, and women’s wrestling. Matches at the championship, which will be held at the “Barıs Arena,” will take place in the daytime and evening sessions respectively, according to Baku time. In addition, our I-S category international referees Asif Shiraliyev and Sadi Guliyev will officiate key bouts as representatives of fairness at the event.

The fact that our national team will be represented at the world championship by a large squad is a clear example of the attention and care given in the country to this sport. With preparation carried out under the guidance of experienced coaches, our wrestlers have a strong chance of winning high-value medals. This major tournament in Astana will once again demonstrate the leading position of Azerbaijani athletes on the international stage.