The Hasan Gemici and Qazanfer Bilgen Memorial Tournament has commenced in Kocaeli, Turkey.

According to Offsideplus.az, winners were determined on the first day of the competition in the freestyle wrestling categories of 57, 70, 86, and 125 kg, as well as in the Greco-Roman wrestling categories of 55, 67, 82, and 130 kg.

At the start of this traditional tournament, four representatives from Azerbaijan managed to reach the podium. In freestyle wrestling, Xetaq Karsanov (125 kg) secured a silver medal, while Ramik Heybətov (70 kg) claimed bronze.

The national team members competing in the Greco-Roman wrestling category also made their mark, with 130 kg wrestler Sərxan Məmmədov winning silver and Beka Kandelaki taking home bronze.

It is worth noting that the international tournament will conclude tomorrow.