Islamic Games Weightlifting competitions to be held in Baku, on May 12-22, continue. Today, men in 94 kg weight category got on the platform. . In this weight category, Azerbaijan is represented by Nailkhan Nabiyev and Rovshan Fatullayev. In snatch, Rovshan Fatullayev lifted 165 kg and in clean and jerk, he lifted 211 kg. Showing total 376 kg (165+211) result, Rovshan was bronze medalist in this weight category. The medal was presented to him by the President of AZE WF Jahangir Askerov.
After the competition, Rovshan shared his impressions with AAAF Tv and thanked everyone: “ Owing to Tofig Heydarov, I prepared for İslamic Solidarity Games in AAAF Park Residential Complex. Indeed, after he came to the Federation, much work was done and the number of medals won increased. I also express my gratitude to the President of AZE WF- Jahangir Askerov . Today I saw him and was very proud. In the medal ceremony, he presented the medal to me and told me that, see you in Olympics. I would like to thank my trainer-Hafiz Suleymanov. My competitors were very strong. In this sequence, athletes from Uzbekistan and Iran. One of main competitor was the Egyptian athlete. Thankfully, I showed my strength and got my medal”.
