On December 28, the 3^rd Republican Traditional Tournament devoted to Honored coach of Azerbaijan, international referee-Hajibaba Askerov’s memory took place in the competition hall of AAAF Park Residential Complex. The competition, which was accompanied by a high level of organization, was of great interest, so the audience witnessed the intense struggle for medals on the platform.

In the competition of individual character, men and women weightlifters, as well as masters participated, winners were determined according to the Sinclair schedule. The champions and prize-winners were awarded with medals, diplomas and souvenirs.

At the opening ceremony of tournament, first, the General Secretary of AZE WF took a floor. He expressed his satisfaction with the next competition:  “It has already been a good tradition. We celebrate Hajibaba Askerov’s memory for the third year in the competition hall. We, as AZE WF, will go on to support the organization of tournament. I welcome all, “Let the strong win”, and wish success to the participants. ”

Gulara Narimanova, daughter of Hajibaba Askerov, also thanked the organizers of the competition:” Hajibaba Askerov was a lover of weightlifting and devoted his life to the development of this sport. To honor his memory with such a prestigious competition is the result of respect to him and to generally weightlifting. I congratulate all of you on the forthcoming New Year and the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and wish new and greater success in the new year”.

Then, on behalf of AZE WF, the daughter of Hajibaba Askerov was presented with a commemorative plaque and a medal.

As for the competitions, the female athletes were the first to compete on the platform. Sabina Azimova was gold medalist surpassing all her competitors with a total of 152 kg (68+84) result and 217.7 Sinclair point. Marziyya Maharramova took the second place with a total of 136 kg (59+77) result and 209.5 Sinclair point, the third was Gunel Valiyeva with a total of 149 kg (67+82) result and 200.3 Sinclair point.

The struggle for the male athletes was also interesting. Kamran Ismayilov was the triumphant of competition with a total of 320 kg (145 + 175) and won 363.41 point. The runner-up was Kenan Khalilov with 273 kg (123 + 150) and 349.62 point, however, the bronze went to Elshad Sharifov with 263 kg (115 + 148) and 338.73 point.

Finally, the masters came out on the platform. Sardar Guliyev earned gold medal with a total of 150 kg (65 + 85) and 343.73 point. Elnur Huseynov clinched the second place with a total of 277 kg (125 + 152) results and 337.82 point, the third was Zafar Tagiyev with 219 kg (96+123) result and 334.70 Sinclair point.

The aim of the tournament is to promote Hajibaba Askerov’s life and sporting activities among the growing generation of athletes and young people, to enhance weightlifting and to increase the athletes’ level of mastery.

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