Two Azerbaijani wrestlers reach U-23 world quarterfinals

Azerbaijan’s Greco-Roman wrestlers are continuing their campaign at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, United States.

Elmir Aliyev, competing in the 60kg category, defeated Poland’s Oliwier Tomasz Skrzypczak 8-0 by technical superiority to reach the quarterfinals. Farid Khalilov, who is competing at 72kg, beat Uzbekistan’s Shahzod Kuchkorov 4-1 to advance to the next round.

In the 82kg category, Elmin Aliyev first defeated Hungary’s Szabolcs Istvan Szilagyi 5-2 to reach the quarterfinals. He then lost 3-2 to Sweden’s Alexander Mikael Johansson.

Muhammad Shukurzade, competing at 67kg, lost 5-1 to Türkiye’s Azat Sariyar in the round of 16. Ismayil Rzayev, who was due to compete at 97kg, withdrew from the tournament because of an injury.

Elmir Aliyev and Farid Khalilov will now compete for places in the semifinals of the world championships.