The Azerbaijan Championship and First League in Sambo Wrestling were held at the Absheron Olympic Sports Complex.
Athletes from the “Neftchi” Sports Club performed confidently in the competition, claiming victory in the senior category. In the men’s competition, Mirfattah Seyidaliyev (64 kg), Hajali Gasimov (71 kg), Adil Adilzade (88 kg), and Mahammad Mammadzade (+98 kg) won all their matches and became national champions. Aghani Mammadov (88 kg) secured silver, while Vagif Mirzali (58 kg) and Tural Allahverdiyev (71 kg) earned bronze medals.
In the juniors category, Nijat Rahimov (64 kg), Faraj Gozalov (88 kg), and Hajibaba Imamaliyev (+98 kg) took the first places. Lachin Zahidov (58 kg), Nihat Rahimov (64 kg), and Rashad Shirinov (98 kg) claimed second place, while Rasul Arzumanov (88 kg) finished third.
In the cadets’ competition, Eljan Alakbarov (58 kg) defeated all his opponents to win the gold medal. Toghrul Karimli (58 kg), Sadig Nadirov (71 kg), Elgun Shirelizade (79 kg), and Asim Selimli (98 kg) won silver medals.