Azerbaijani boxers win five medals in Belarus
By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijani boxers won five medals at the international tournament dedicated to the memory of Victor Liventsev, the Hero of the Soviet Union in Minsk, Belarus.
The competition was held among 100 men and women athletes from 15 countries.
Azerbaijan’s boxer Parviz Baghirov grabbed silver in the men’s 69 kg weight class, while Umud Rustamov (56 kg) took bronze, Azertac reported.
Female boxers Abakhanim Aghayeva, Mahsati Hamzayeva and Shahla Allahverdiyeva scooped bronze medals in the women’s 51 kg, 57 kg and 75 kg divisions respectively.
Notably, Fuad Aslanov represented Azerbaijan as judge in the tournament.
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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova
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