The Azerbaijan Sambo Cup in three age categories dedicated to the memory of Merited Coach of the USSR Abulfaz Aliyev was held at the Shagan Olympic Sports Complex in Baku from July 25 to 28. More than 350 sportsmen from many cities and regions of the country took part in the competition. On July 26 young men born in 2006-2007, on July 27 juniors born in 2004-2005, on July 28 men born in 2003 and above. The competition was a qualifying one for participation in the World Championship 2-24. According to the results of the competition the national team was formed:
Juniors:
Ismail Alipanakhov (53 kg)
Murad Fatullayev (58 kg)
Javad Isayev (64 kg)
Kyanan Mamedly (71 kg)
Roman Garayev (79 kg)
Ali Aliyev (88 kg)
Abubekir Huseynov (98 kg)
Gajbaba Imamaliev (+98 kg).
Juniors:
Nijat Ismailov (58 kg)
Nijat Rahimov (64 kg)
Khudabakhysh Aliyev (71 kg)
Kerem Babazade (79 kg)
Sulkhan Suleymanli (88 kg)
Shahin Asadov (98 kg)
Orhan Majidli (+98 kg).
Men:
Eyvaz Bakshiyev (58 kg)
Elvin Bagirov (64 kg)
Kamran Gasimov (71 kg)
Adil Adilzadeh (79 kg)
Jeyhun Huseynov (88 kg)
Natig Bashirov (98 kg)
Mammadzadeh Muhammad (+98 kg)