Abdurrahman Huseynli blames own mistakes for final defeat

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Abdurrahman Huseynli said he lost in the final of the U17 World Championships in Baku because of his own mistakes, Report informs.

The 51 kg wrestler made the remarks to journalists after the bout.

Huseynli said he was very disappointed by the defeat in the final.

"I should have won the gold medal at the World Championships held in our country. I lost in the final because of my own mistakes. I did not start the bout actively. God willing, I will perform better at the next World Championships and reach the highest step of the podium," he said.

Abdurrahman Huseynli lost to Uzbekistan's Bunyod Hasanov in the final and took the second step of the podium.