President Ilham Aliyev received President of United World Wrestling Nenad Lalovic on July 29.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that during the conversation, the previous meeting between the head of state and Nenad Lalovic was recalled with satisfaction.
Expressing his honor at meeting with the President of Azerbaijan, the guest emphasized that the U-17 World Wrestling Championships held in Baku were organized at a high level. He expressed his gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for this support and for the overall backing provided to the activities of United World Wrestling.
Highlighting the development of wrestling in the country, Nenad Lalovic noted that Azerbaijan regularly hosts various international-level wrestling competitions and praised the successful cooperation with the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation.
President Ilham Aliyev touched upon the significance of the U-17 World Championships in Baku for the future success of young athletes and noted the importance of continuing to host such sporting events in the country. The head of state emphasized that Azerbaijani wrestlers have achieved significant victories to date.
During the meeting, it was noted that wrestling has rich traditions in Azerbaijan, and the work carried out at the state level for its development was discussed. An exchange of views took place regarding cooperation between Azerbaijan and United World Wrestling.
Background: Azerbaijan has established itself as a prominent hub for international sports, frequently hosting major global tournaments. The country's commitment to developing wrestling, a sport with deep historical roots in the region, is supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and consistent investment in athletic programs, further cementing its role as a key partner for international sports federations like United World Wrestling.
