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National judokas win medals in Bulgaria [PHOTO]

5 February 2018 17:37 (UTC+04:00)
National judokas win medals in Bulgaria [PHOTO]

By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan`s judo fighter has claimed a gold medal at European Open in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Tofig Mammadov brought a gold medal to the country's medal hall. Azerbaijani judoka defeated athletes from France, Spain and Bulgaria.

He secured the medal after defeating Russia`s Sakhavat Hajiyev in the men`s 60kg in the final, Azertag reported.

Another national judoka Ushangi Kokauri took bronze at the championship. He won over Ukraine`s Stanislav Bondarenko in the men`s +100kg weight category.

A total of 244 judokas from 29 countries competed for medals on February 3-4.

Azerbaijan’s squad included 19 judokas.

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

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