Azerbaijan’s final five freestyle wrestlers compete at U23 World championships

October 18, 2026

The U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, USA, are nearing their conclusion.

On the sixth day of competition, freestyle wrestling events began in the 57 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 79 kg and 97 kg weight categories.

Vasif Baghirov (57 kg) lost 1–4 to Russia’s Magomed Ozdamirov in the round of 16.

Musa Aghayev (65 kg) was unable to overcome Kazakhstan’s Shattyk Alaidar in his opening bout, losing 2–12.

Ramik Heybatov (70 kg) was defeated 4–11 by Kyrgyzstan’s Rustamjan Kakharov in the qualification round.

Eljan Ismayilzade (79 kg) opened his campaign with an 11–0 victory by technical superiority over Canada’s Connor Church but then lost 3–6 to Armenia’s Hayk Papikyan in the round of 16.

Zafer Aliyev (97 kg) lost 0–8 to Iran’s Mohammadmobin Azimi in his opening bout.