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Omar Salmanov claims Azerbaijan's first medal at U17 World Championships
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- 28 July, 2026
- 18:35
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Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Omar Salmanov has won a bronze medal at the U17 World Championships held in Baku, Report informs.
Competing in the 48 kg weight category, Salmanov defeated Georgia's Giorgi Chkhikvadze 7:1 in the third-place bout to claim Azerbaijan's first medal at the tournament.
The competition is being held at the National Gymnastics Arena. Nearly 700 young wrestlers from more than 60 countries are taking part in the tournament, with Azerbaijan represented by 29 wrestlers.
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