2017 Islamic Games: Yergaliyev grabs bronze in Judo

BAKU.KAZINFORM Kazakhstani judoka Yelaman Yergaliyev won bronze of the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games, Kazinform correspondent reports from Baku.

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In the heaviest weight class over 100 kg Yergaliyev brought second bronze to team Kazakhstan's tally, beating Feyyaz Yazıcı from Turkey.

Another Kazakh heavyweight Viktor Demyanenko lost in a bronze final to an athlete from UAE taking the fifth place.

As a reminder, over 3,500 athletes from 54 countries are raking part in the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. Kazakhstan is represented by 32 athletes in boxing, judo, taekwondo and wrestling.