Huseyn and Pasha reach the European championship finals

May 20, 2026

The U15 European Wrestling Championships kicked off today in Samokov, Bulgaria.

On the opening day, the finalists in seven Greco-Roman weight categories were determined.

Huseyn Amrahli (38 kg) claimed dominant victories over Armenia’s Gor Karapetyan (9:0) and Bulgaria’s Ivan Alexandrov (8:0) before defeating Russia’s Ervin Sufianov 3:1 in the semifinals. Huseyn will face Estonia’s Daniel Samuel in the final.

Khudayar Karimov (41 kg) eliminated Finland’s Viliami Kotilaynen (5:3), but was forced to withdraw from his quarterfinal bout against Bulgaria’s Ognyan Burgazov due to an arm injury.

Pasha Aslan (44 kg) defeated Belarus’ Matvey Utlik (9:0) and Serbia’s Adam Horvat (9:1) by technical superiority. In the semifinals, he overcame Georgia’s Luka Saginadze with a 5:3 victory. Pasha will wrestle his Armenian namesake Pasha Khudoyan in the final.

Punhan Shahmarov (48 kg) earned wins against Hungary’s Vencel Olas (11:3), Belarus’ Nazar Krishnyov (5:3), and Türkiye’s Mehmet Dedeoglu (6:0). However, he lost to Russia’s Feliks Tuayev (1:10) in the semifinals and will compete for bronze tomorrow.

Rasul Ahmadli (52 kg) suffered a narrow 1:2 defeat to Türkiye’s Muhammed Ozen in the round of 16.

Sadiq Valizada (57 kg) advanced to the semifinals after victories over Great Britain’s Paul Hanlon (8:0) and Türkiye’s Yusuf Sariyar (9:5). In the bout for a place in the final, Sadiq was defeated by Russia’s Raybek Muchurayev – 2:13.

Raul Mammadzada (62 kg) beat Bulgaria’s Grigor Simeonov (9:1), but lost 1:5 to Georgia’s Gabriel Tavberidze in the quarterfinals. Since his opponent advanced to the final, Raul will compete in the repechage tomorrow.