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Judoka Zakiyev honored to carry Azerbaijan`s flag at Paralympic Games` opening ceremony

07 August 2012 [13:17] - TODAY.AZ
Judo fighter Ilham Zakiyev will bear Azerbaijan`s national flag at the parade of nations during the opening ceremony of the Summer Paralympic Games in London.

Zakiyev weighing in at over 100kg is a two-time Paralympic, two-time world and three-time European champion. Azerbaijan`s squad includes 21 athletes in the Paralympics due to take place from August 29-September 9.


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