Baku, October 12, 2026 – The Europe Today: Azerbaijani boxer Mahammadali Istamov has won a gold medal at the European U-17 Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro, taking the country’s medal tally to eight.
Istamov secured the title in the 57kg category after defeating England’s John Elam by a 4–1 decision in the final. The judges’ scorecards read 29:28, 30:27, 28:29, 29:28 and 29:28 in favour of the Azerbaijani boxer.
With this victory, Azerbaijan concluded its campaign at the championships with two gold, three silver and three bronze medals.
Before Istamov’s triumph, Jamila Muradli had claimed gold in the 57kg category. Hasrat Mammadov (46kg), Ismayil Nasirzade (52kg) and Sama Abbasova (66kg) secured silver medals.
Meanwhile, Gardash Rahimov (54kg), Hidayat Mammadov (70kg) and Khumar Jafarli (over 80kg) won bronze medals for Azerbaijan.
The European U-17 Boxing Championships brought together 473 athletes, including 314 boys and 159 girls, representing 40 countries.
Azerbaijan’s eight-medal finish highlights the team’s performance at the continental youth boxing competition.
