Haji Aliyev: “I expect successful results from every wrestler on our team”

July 20, 2026

There is one week to go until the U17 World Wrestling Championships, which will be held in Baku.

The freestyle wrestling competitions will take place in the final days of the World Championships at the National Gymnastics Arena. Senior coach of the national team Haji Aliyev assessed the team’s preparations for the prestigious competition:

“Our team has held numerous training camps so far. These have included both physical and tactical-technical sessions. The wrestlers have carried out all the tasks assigned to them properly. I hope they will continue in the same way.

The overall condition of the team is very good. The squad includes European champions and medalists. We have had a good preparation period, and I believe we will perform successfully at the World Championships as well.

It is true that several of our wrestlers have minor injuries. However, I do not think these will prevent them from competing. There is a high level of competition at the World Championships, so it is difficult to make predictions. I expect successful results from every wrestler on our team.”