The U-17 European Boxing Championships will begin on October 3 in Budva, Montenegro. Azerbaijan’s national team will compete in the nine-day tournament.

The coaching staff have selected Aysel Farajova (46 kg), Aydan Ismayilli (48 kg), Leyla Mahmudlu (52 kg), Alsu Yafarova (54 kg), Jamila Muradli (57 kg), Fidan Bakarova (63 kg), Sama Abbasova (66 kg), Khumar Jafarli (+80 kg), Hasrat Mammadov (46 kg), Nihad Mammadli (48 kg), Vagif Mammadli (50 kg), Ismayil Nasirzade (52 kg), Gardash Rahimov (54 kg), Mahammadali Istamov (57 kg), Ali Abasli (60 kg), Mahammadali Rustamov (63 kg), Yusif Hasanli (66 kg), Hidayat Mammadov (70 kg), Yusif Agakishiyev (75 kg), Shukar Aliyev (80 kg) and Mehran Rasulov (+80 kg).

Anar Nagdiyev and Galib Abiyev will represent Azerbaijan as referees and judges at the championships.

Nearly 500 boxers from 40 countries are expected to participate. Azerbaijan’s boxers will depart for Budva on October 1 and return to Baku on October 12.