Azerbaijani Judoka Wins Gold at Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh

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Azerbaijani Judoka Wins Gold at Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh

Azerbaijani judoka Hidayat Heydarov (73 kg) has claimed the gold medal at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In the final match, the Paris 2024 Olympic champion defeated Shakhram Akhadov of Uzbekistan, securing the top spot on the podium, The Caspian Post reports via local media.

This marks Heydarov’s second gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games - his first came in Baku in 2017.

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Azerbaijani judoka Hidayat Heydarov (73 kg) has claimed the gold medal at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.