ARMENIAN WRESTLERS TO PARTICIPATE IN WORLD WRESTLING CUP IN AZERBAIJAN NEXT YEAR

Today, Azerbaijan
Sept 26 2006

Unpleasant events happened in the International Wrestling Federation
(FILA) congress held in Guangzhou, China.

Azerbaijan Youth and Sport minister Azad Rehimov and Wrestling
Federation president Abbas Abbasov took part in the congress too.

FILA deprived Azerbaijan of organizing the World Championship 2007
due to the country’s not being able to ensure safety of all sportsmen.

The cause is the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the sportsmen
of these countries not participating in the competitions hosted by
Baku and Yerevan, APA reports.

The other cause is the letter of the International Olympic Committee in
which Azerbaijan was shown as problematic region. FILA President Rafael
Martinetti said Azerbaijan cannot host competitions that issue license.

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Ismayil Ismayilov told that
Azerbaijan prepares for the World Cup. He stated the possibility of
Armenian sportsmen’s participation in the tournament.

"Everything is possible. The problem is being solved now," he said.

Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation’s president Metleb Abdullayev told
that the World Cup 2007 will take place in Azerbaijan.

"The Federation will create an opportunity for Armenian sportsmen
to participate in the tournament in Baku. If they refuse to come,
they will benefit from "fall cart" and will gain license to Olympic
Games," he said.

According to the regulations, 1/4 finalists of the world championship
gain direct license to Olympic Games.

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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress