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AZERI UNIVERSAL FIGHTERS TO BATTLE FOR WORLD MEDALS

Baku, 30 noyabr (AZƏRTAC). Azerbaijani universal fighters will compete in the world championship starting in Prague, Czechia, on Tuesday.

The national squad will include 8 men and 4 women fighters.

The tournament will bring together 170 fighters from 60 countries.

Azerbaijan garnered 9 medals, including two golds at the last championship.

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