About Namig Abdullayev
Born 1971. Namig Abdullayev is an Azerbaijani and Russian amateur wrestler.
Namig Yadulla Abdullayev (, born 4 January 1971) is an Azerbaijani retired freestyle wrestler, who won the 2000 Summer Olympics gold medal in 55 kg, as well as three gold medals at European championships and three silver medals at world championships.
A three-time Olympian, Abdullayev won the silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in the 52 kg category and the gold in the 55 kg weight class at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He also competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated early.
Abdullayev retired in 2009.
Personal life He is originally from the village of Ağdərə in the Khizi district.
Abdullayev is married and lives in Baku. He is the brother of world champion wrestler Arif Abdullayev.
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Who is Namig Abdullayev?
Azerbaijani wrestler
When was Namig Abdullayev born?
Namig Abdullayev was born on 4 January 1971 in Baku.
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Namig Abdullayev is an amateur wrestler.
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Namig Abdullayev is Azerbaijani and Russian.
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