“I am grateful to everyone who cheered for me.”

These words were shared with Offsideplus.az by Rashid Babazada, who became the Azerbaijan champion in the 65 kg weight category.

The freestyle wrestler shared his thoughts regarding the competition: “I am very happy. I am 24 years old, and this is the first time I have become the champion of Azerbaijan. I was expecting this result because I had been preparing seriously for the competition for a long time. It is precisely the result of that hard work that I am now a champion.

I believed in myself and promised myself that I would win. I dedicate this victory to my family and my friends and loved ones who came here. I thank everyone who supported me.”