Azerbaijani wrestler captures gold medal in Budapest

The Azerbaijani wrestler has secured a gold medal at the European Championships in Budapest.

Magomedkhan Magomedov (97 kg)v entered the fight from the 1/8 finals, where he was stronger than his rival from Lithuania (12:2) and advanced to the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals, he defeated the Georgian opponent (14:7). In the semifinals, he left no chances to the Polish wrestler (6:4).

In the final, Magomedkhan Magomedov  defeated Hungarian wrestler (11:5) and enriched the country's medal haul with a gold medal.

Another national wrestlers Aliabbas Rzazade, Haji Aliyev and Ashraf Ashirov won silver medals respectively. 

The 2022 European Wrestling Championships will run until April 3.

The national team includes Aliabbas Rzazade (57 kg), Islam Bazarganov (61 kg), Haji Aliyev (65 kg), Ashraf Ashirov (79kg), Ziraddin Bayramov (70 kg), Turan Bayramov (74 kg), Abubakr Abakarov (86 kg), Osman Nurmagomedov (92 kg), Magomedkhan Magomedov (97 kg), Aydin Ahmadov (125 kg). The wrestlers will face their opponents from France, Hungary, Poland, Italy and other countries.