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Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler becomes two-time world champion

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler becomes two-time world champion

Baku, September 20, AZERTAC

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Ulvu Ganizade has become a two-time world champion after winning gold at the World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.

He claimed the title with a 4-2 victory over France’s Ibrahim Ghanem in the 72kg final.

Another Azerbaijani wrestler, Murad Ahmadiyev, secured a bronze medal in the 97kg weight class.

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