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Elvin Mursaliyev earns world wrestling bronze in Paris

23 August 2017 16:56 (UTC+04:00)
Elvin Mursaliyev earns world wrestling bronze in Paris

By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Elvin Mursaliyev has claimed a bronze medal at the World Championships 2017 in Paris, France.

He secured the medal in the men’s 80kg weight class, Azertac reported.

Azerbaijan`s hopes are pinned on 15 wrestlers at the Championships.

Elvin Mursaliyev is the silver medalist of the 2010 European Wrestling Championships. He also won bronze medal at the 2014 European Wrestling Championships.

Wrestling remains the most popular sport in the county and is overseen by the National Wrestling Federation, which was established in 1993.

The Rio Games opened a new page in wrestling for Azerbaijan. The country became one of only two nations ever to increase the number of medals achieved in five consecutive Games.

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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