Azarbayjani & Patroch prepare for Worlds

Saeed Azarbayjani and Katie Patroch make their final preparations for the World Championships held in Herning, Denmark, Sep 21-25.  Azarbayjani, who is the mustangs’ high performance coach, departed September 14 and will make his final preparations in Europe before competing on September 22nd.  He competes at 6o kg and was a member of Canada’s Beijing Olympic team last year.  Patroch will compete in the women’s 59 kg weight class and competes on September 24.  She will make her final preparations in London and will depart September 19.  Patroch is a high school teacher in London and placed 7th at last year’s World Championships in the same division.  Both are representing the London-Western Wrestling Club.

Tournament information and results:   www.wwc2009.dk

Canadian Women’s Team Coach, Leigh Veirling’s blog:  http://www.cawanatcoach.blogspot.com/