Nakhchivan to host international Greco-roman wrestling tournament
Baku, April 29 (AZERTAC). The Nakhchivan Olympic Sports Complex is to host an international youth tournament in Greco-Roman wrestling, the ‘Cup of Nakhchivan’ devoted to Heydar Aliyev's 90th jubilee, on May 4-5.
According to the news service of the Wrestling Federation of Azerbaijan, along with local teams, the tournament will involve wrestlers from Russia, Turkey, Iran, Georgia, Uzbekistan and Ukraine.
The aim of the contest organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, as well as the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation is to develop the Greco-Roman Wrestling in Nakhchivan and strengthening of friendly ties with the sportsmen of other countries.
The teams will be divided into two groups. The runners-up will fight for bronze.
The contests start at 10.00 on May 4 and the ceremonial opening is due at 17.00. The final fights for awards will start at 15.00 on May 5. The prize winner teams will get awards and valuable presents.
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