Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov received US wrestling coaches John Smith and Sally Roberts, who are on a visit to Azerbaijan, Report informs, citing the ministry.
The minister greeted the guests and expressed his belief that the meetings to be held in the country will be helpful.
Thanking for the warm reception, the specialists emphasized that they are closely interested in Azerbaijani sports and are aware of the athletes' achievements.
Deputy Minister Mariana Vasileva, Head of the Sports Department Elnur Mammadov, and Fargani Aliyev, the responsible employee of the US Embassy in Azerbaijan, also participated in the meeting.
John Smith was the world champion in freestyle wrestling 6 times in a row in 1987-1992. He won a gold medal in Seoul in 1988 and Barcelona in 1992. Former women's wrestler Sally Roberts won bronze medals at the 2003 and 2005 world championships.