Azerbaijani boxer secures quarterfinal spot in Olympic qualification tournament After victory over Armenian opponent

Azerbaijani boxer Sarkhan Aliyev has advanced to the quarterfinals of the First World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy, following a resounding victory over Armenian opponent Gurgen Madoyan.

Competing in the 71 kg weight category, Aliyev, a world championship medalist, displayed exceptional skill and determination in the ring. According to Report, he secured a convincing victory over Madoyan with a score of 3:2, with judges' scores reading 28:29, 28:29, 29:28, 29:28, and 30:27 in favour of Aliyev.

This significant win propels Aliyev into the quarterfinals of the tournament. A victory in the upcoming quarterfinal match would guarantee Aliyev a coveted spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. His next opponent will be the representative of Kazakhstan, Aslanbek Shymbergenov.

The quarterfinal matches are scheduled to take place on March 11, where Aliyev will once again showcase his prowess in the ring as he vies for a place in the prestigious Olympic Games. Azerbaijani sports enthusiasts eagerly await Aliyev's performance as he continues his quest for Olympic qualification and glory in the world of boxing.