Azerbaijani wrestler secures bronze in USA tournament

Nijat Hasanov, a member of the U20 national freestyle wrestling team and the Azerbaijan Sports Journalists Association (AIJA), won a bronze medal at the Journeymen World Classic & Duals international tournament in New York, USA.

Competing in the 63.5 kg weight category, Hasanov defeated two American rivals before losing to a Canadian athlete in the semifinals, News.Az reports, citing AZERTAC.

In a bronze medal bout, the Azerbaijani wrestler defeated his Georgian rival to secure third place in the tournament.

News.Az 

By Ulviyya Salmanli