By Trend

Azerbaijani athlete Zhala Aliyeva has advanced to the next stage of wrestling competitions at the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games, Trend reports.

Aliyeva defeated Uzbek athlete Laylokhon Sobirova on the touch.

The V Islamic Solidarity Games are taking place in Konya, Türkiye, from August 9 through August 18.

In total, athletes from 56 countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation are participating in the games. The competitions are held at 14 venues in Konya. According to the results of the competitions, 355 medals will be awarded to athletes.