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Azerbaijani referee to be in charge of wrestling competitions in Rio

Azerbaijani referee to be in charge of wrestling competitions in Rio

Baku, August 13, AZERTAC

Azerbaijani referee Hijran Sharifov will officiate in the wrestling competitions to start tomorrow in Rio.

Sharifov previously controlled Olympic competitions in 2008 and 2012. He received Gold Whistle award in London in 2012.

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