Azerbaijani wrestler Gulkhanim Shirinova has been defeated in the bronze medal match at the U-17 World Championship held in Baku.
“Elchi” reports that the athlete, competing in the 40 kg weight category, lost to Turkey’s Sirin Askar with a score of 4-12.
It should be noted that the World Championship is taking place at the National Gymnastics Arena. Nearly 700 junior wrestlers from more than 60 countries are participating in the competition. Azerbaijan is represented by 29 wrestlers at the world event.
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Azerbaijani wrestler Gulkhanim Shirinova has qualified for the bronze medal match at the U-17 World Championship held in Baku.
The athlete, competing in the 40 kg weight category, defeated Mongolian Azzaya Battulga with a score of 10-0 in the repechage match.
She will face Sirin Askar (Turkey) in the bronze medal match during this evening’s session.
It should be noted that the World Championship is taking place at the National Gymnastics Arena. Nearly 700 junior wrestlers from more than 60 countries are participating in the competition. Azerbaijan is represented by 29 wrestlers at the world event.