Azerbaijani representative Namig Aliyev has put forward his candidacy for the presidency of the United WorldWrestling (UWW). His opponent in the election is Serbian Nenad Lalovic.
İdman.Biz reports that Aliyev's name has been included in the official list of candidates announced by UWW.
Who is Namig Aliyev?
Namig Aliyev holds an academic title in law and has been active in sports administration for many years.
He has been the vice-president of the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation since 2007.
Aliyev's involvement in international sports administration began in 2010. He is a member of the UWW Bureau.
What program is Aliyev running on?
Namig Aliyev presented a program outlining the development of world wrestling until 2032. Key directions of the program include increasing transparency in management and expanding the financial capabilities of national federations.
Who is his opponent?
Nenad Lalovic has headed the international wrestling body since 2013.
This will not only determine who the next president of UWW will be, but also lead to decisions regarding the future development directions of world wrestling.
Note: The election results had not yet been announced when the material was prepared.