11 October 2016 12:23 (UTC+04:00)
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By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijani grappling wrestler Hajimurad Purtiyev (84kg) has grabbed bronze medal of the World Championship held in Minsk, Belarus, Azertac reported.
Belarus hosted the Grappling World Championships for the first time they had
Nearly 700 wrestlers battled for a spot at op the podium at such a prestigious event.
It wasn't too long ago when the wrestler added one more medal to the country's medal haul.
Purtiyev lost only in final match to his French rival and brought home the European silver.
Let's wish good luck for athlete!
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