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National wrestlers gain medals in France

2 February 2015 17:07 (UTC+04:00)
National wrestlers gain medals in France

By Amina Nazarli

The second Grand Prix on wrestling was held in Paris, France from January 31 to February 1.

Wrestler of more than 35 nations participated at the two-day competition.

Azerbaijani sportsmen gained three gold, four silver and seven bronze medals at the event.

Jamaleddin Mahammadov at 125 kg won the silver medal in the free style category on the second day of the event, while Ruslan Dibirhajiyev at 70 kg became the third in the same category.

In Greco-roman category Murad Mammadov at 59 kg took the bronze medal. National female greco-roman wrestler Islama Abbasova at 85 kg won the bronze medal.

Another national female wrestle Irina Netreba at 58 kg became the third.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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