Idman.biz
The goal of Azerbaijani wrestler Nihat Mammadli (60 kg) is to become a three-time European champion.
Idman.Biz reports that the athlete said this in a statement to the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation.
The member of the Greco-Roman wrestling national team shared his impressions of the ranking tournament he participated in in Tirana:
"We prepared very well for the competition. The weight loss process went smoothly. I didn't have any problems with weight loss because I hadn't participated in competitions for a long time. Therefore, I felt very good during the competition. There were strong opponents. But apparently, I was more prepared. I became a champion by defeating all my opponents. Nihad and I have been training together for many years. I knew that the meeting would be in a head-to-head battle. Because we know each other very well. It is difficult to do something different in such a situation".
He talked about his future goals:
"The European Championship is coming up. The goal is clear: to become a champion. The title in this competition was a great stimulus before the continental championship. I believe in my strength. God willing, I will become a 3-time European champion. I will do my best to defend the title. Last year I broke a rib and had problems with my eyes. Thank God, I am fully prepared now. I have no injuries or pain. After the European Championship, my goal will be to succeed in the World Championship, where I have not been able to win a medal in the 60 kg category so far".
It should be noted that Nihat Mammadli won all his opponents and climbed to the highest step of the podium at the ranking tournament held in Tirana, the capital of Albania.
