Ramin Allahverdiyev - AIJA Vice President and Chairman of the Wrestling Commission

An International training camp for freestyle and women's wrestling was held in Azerbaijan with the participation of 6 countries under the regulations of the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation, the Khachmaz regional youth and sports department, the Gubadli Wrestling Club named after Alisadet Aghayev and the Khachmaz Olympic Sports Complex. On August 4, the athletes participating in the camp tested their strength in the open championship of the Gubadli Wrestling Club held at the Khachmaz Olympic Sports Complex.

About 200 wrestlers from Azerbaijan, Turkiye, USA, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Russia participated in the competition and took prize-worthy places. In the team event, the Gubadli Wrestling Club took 1st place, the Russian Dagestan team took 2nd place, and the Liberty University club (USA) took 3rd place. The teams were presented with trophies.

It should be noted that the members of the Wrestling Club of the Azerbaijan Sports Journalists Association, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, also tested their strength in the competition and took prize-worthy places. AIJA Vice-President, Chairman of the Wrestling Commission Ramin Allahverdiyev presented an honorary diploma on behalf of AIJA to the competition coordinator, international category judge Khayal Aliyev.

At the end, all athletes who took part were presented with diplomas, medals and valuable gifts.

Joshua McIlhenny - the coach of Liberty University in the United States, shared his impressions of the trip:

"This trip is an amazing opportunity to wrestle with high-level wrestlers from around the world. The Caucasus region produces some of the best wrestlers in the world and it is an honor to train with such great athletes. This trip also is a great opportunity to build friendships. The people of Azerbaijan and the athletes from the other countries are all so kind and generous. Azerbaijan is a beautiful country filled with beautiful people. I hope to have the opportunity to travel to Azerbaijan again"