National taekwondo fighter wins European bronze
Azerbaijani U21 taekwondo fighter Fizam Mehtiyev (58kg) has claimed a bronze medal on the first day of the European Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Mehtiyev secured the medal after beating Armenian, Bulgarian and Ukrainian fighters, Azertac reported.
The national squad includes seven fighters.
Taekwondo is one of the most popular sports in Azerbaijan. The National Taekwondo Federation has trained many prominent athletes since its founding in 1992. Many of those athletes now enjoy international recognition.
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