Eldaniz Azizli wins his fifth Greco-Roman world title Azerbaijan’s Eldaniz Azizli won his fifth senior Greco-Roman wrestling world title on 25 October, beating Iran’s Payam Ahmadi in the 55 kg final in Astana. [1] [2]
Astana, Kazakhstan Event: 25 October 2026 Under 1 min read
Published 29 Oct 2026, 05:36 UTC
The facts Azizli won the final 3–1. [1] [2]
His previous world titles came in 2018, 2022, 2023 and 2024. [1]
He had beaten Georgia’s Vakhtang Lolua, the 2025 world champion, in the semifinal on 24 October. [1]
Sources References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 05:36 UTC.
Experience wins out as Azizli claims fifth World Championships gold ↗ United World Wrestling · Primary source · 26 Oct 2026
Published after the 25 October final.
Azerbaijan’s Eldaniz Azizli wins fifth world wrestling title ↗ APA · Reporting · 25 Oct 2026
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