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Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler crowned world champion

Baku, October 9, AZERTAC

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Rafig Huseynov has claimed a gold medal at the World Championships in Oslo, Norway after defeating Turkish Burhan Akbudak in the 82kg final.

Other Azerbaijani wrestlers Sanan Suleymanov won silver, while Eldaniz Azizli took a bronze medal.

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