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Rio Paralympics: Azerbaijani judoka wins bronze

10 September 2016 [11:00] - TODAY.AZ

By  Trend


Azerbaijani judoka Rovshan Safarov (-81 kg) has won bronze medal in the 15th Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Safarov defeated Great Britain's Jonathan Drane.

In the Summer Paralympics, which will last until Sept. 18, Azerbaijan is represented by 24 athletes in judo, athletics, powerlifting, swimming, shooting and archery.

There are six women among the Azerbaijani Paralympians.

Azerbaijani Paralympians have 41 licenses, which is more compared to London 2012 Paralympics.

Azerbaijani Paralympians have won 161 medals (64 gold, 57 silver and 40 bronze) over the last four years.

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