U17 Wrestling Worlds: Hakim Taghiyev out in first match

Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler Hakim Taghiyev was defeated in his first match at the U17 Wrestling World Championships in Baku.

According to Report, competing in the 110 kg category, Taghiyev lost in the qualification round to Uzbek wrestler Behruz Ashirov with a score of 2–3.

Hosted at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, the U17 Wrestling World Championships, running from July 27 through August 2, bring together close to 700 competitors from over 60 nations, with Azerbaijan fielding 29 athletes.