Two Azerbaijani Muay Thai fighters have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, which are being held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Idman.Biz reports, citing Report, that the national team members have completed the 1/8 final fights with a victory.
Khayal Aliyev, in the 60-65 kg weight category, defeated Hosni Fahmi Sayedi (Egypt) by knockout.
In the 65-70 kg weight category, Salahaddin Gojazadeh defeated Aiham Ahmed Abdo Alawadhi (Yemen) by technical knockout in the first round and advanced to the 1/4 finals.