Azerbaijani boxer wins silver in China

19.05.2012 [21:04]
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Baku, May 19 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijani woman boxer Helena Vystropova (75 kg) secured a 52nd Olympic berth at AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Qinhuangdao, China.

Vystropova booked a spot for the 2012 London Olympics after defeating Anna Laurell from Sweden 16:15 in a semi finals of licensed boxing championship.

By this victory, Vystropova increased the number of Azerbaijani athletes who will vie for Olympic crown to 52.

In the final meet, Vystropova lost to British boxer Savanna Marshal 15:17 and was awarded with silver medal.

Azerbaijani boxers have so far secured eight spots in the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Azerbaijani boxer wins silver in China

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