Saeed competes tough at Worlds

Saeed Azarbayjani, Western’s High Performance coach, defeated Hassan Madany (Egypt) 1-0, 5-3,  in his first match at World Wrestling Championships in Herning, Denmark.  The Beijing Olympian then lost a close match against Vasil Fedorishyn (UKR), 1-0, 1-1 placing 13th overall.  Fedorishyn was a silver medallist at the Beijing Olympics and lost in the semi-finals to the eventual world champion from Russia in the third round on a clinch. 

Saeed’s peformance indicates he’s competitive with the best in the world.  It also shows how strong wrestling is at the international level. 

Also competing at the Worlds is London-Western’s Katie Patroch who will compete September 24.  Katie competes in the 59 kg women’s division and placed 7th at the 2008 World Championships. Katie is scheduled to face, Blessing Oborundudu (NGR) in her first match.