The Azerbaijan national team won its first medal at the World Games held in Chengdu, China.
The medal was earned by karateka Irina Zaretska, Idman.biz reports.
Competing in the 68 kg category, the world champion advanced successfully to the final. In the decisive match, Zaretska faced Swiss athlete Elena Quirici and was defeated, taking home the silver medal.
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Azerbaijani karateka Irina Zaretska has begun competing at the World Games held in Chengdu, China.
The world champion in the 68 kg category defeated her opponents to advance to the final, Idman.biz reports.
In the decisive bout, our world champion will face Switzerland’s Elena Quirici.
Idman.biz
