Azerbaijani judoka advances to 1/4 finals - Rio Paralympics

  09 September 2016    Read: 1643
Azerbaijani judoka advances to 1/4 finals - Rio Paralympics
Azerbaijani judoka Ramin Ibrahimov (60 kg) has advanced to 1/4 finals in the 15th Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Ibrahimov defeated Anuar Sariyev of Kazakhstan in 1/8 finals.

In the Summer Paralympics, which will last until Sept. 18, Azerbaijan is represented by 24 athletes in judo, athletics, powerlifting, swimming, shooting and archery.

There are six women among the Azerbaijani Paralympians.

Azerbaijani Paralympians have 41 licenses, which is more compared to London 2012 Paralympics.

Azerbaijani Paralympians have won 161 medals (64 gold, 57 silver and 40 bronze) over the last four years.

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