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Azerbaijani strongman clinches world silver in Dubai

Baku, April 9, AZERTAC

Azerbaijani strongman Sahib Baghirov has claimed a silver medal at the World Strongman Championship 2024 held in Dubai, the UAE.

He sealed the medal in the men’s 95kg weight division.

 

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