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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