“Performing in the local arena, the support of the people brought me a little closer to gold.”

This was stated by Azerbaijani wrestler Nihat Abasov, who competed in the 71 kg weight category at the 3rd CIS Games, in an interview with Offsideplus.az.

The gold medalist shared his impressions of the victory: “We had prepared very well for this competition. We had undergone a serious training camp in Khachmaz. Thankfully, our suffering did not go unnoticed. I dedicate my victory to my coaches and family. I will do my best to achieve success in the next competitions.”

It should be noted that Nihat Abasov defeated Russian representative Zubair Bagilov in the final match.