Turan Dashdemirov, a member of the AHIITA , was remembered for his successful performance at the U20 World Championship held in Samokov, Bulgaria, from August 17 to 24. Our athlete, competing in the 55 kg weight category in Greco-Roman wrestling, confidently advanced to the final match. Turan Dashdemirov, who lost to Iranian Payam Balutaki with a score of 3:5 in the decisive match, was awarded the silver medal of the World Championship. The work of his personal coach, Honored Coach Akif Aliyev, should also be especially emphasized in this success. On behalf of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Sports Organizations Association, we sincerely congratulate Turan Dashdemirov and the coaching staff, and wish them new successes in the upcoming competitions!

Our wrestler won a silver medal at the world championship
9September 3, 2025