Azerbaijani wrestler crowned world champion after beating Armenian rival

Azerbaijan's Greco-Roman wrestler Hasret Jafarov has claimed gold in the world youth championship in Ufa.

Report informs that in the 67-kilogram event, the athlete beat Armenian rival Sahak Hovannisian in the final.

Giving no chance to his rival, Jafarov won 7:0 and was crowned the world champion.

In the weight category below 60 kg, Nihat Mammadli claimed bronze after beating Uzbekistan's Shermahamed Sharibjanov 5:1.

In the weight category below 72 kg, Khasay Hasanli missed bronze after losing to Armenia's Shant Khachtryan.