Azerbaijan women’s weightlifter Elnura Abbasova (63kg) has won a bronze medal at the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku.
In a snatch, Abbasova lifted 82 kg, followed by a 102-kg clean and jerk lift. Abbasova secured herself the third place by lifting 184 kg in total.
The Turkmen weightlifter Polina Gurieva won the golden medal by lifting 193 kg, Kumushon Fayzullaeva won the silver medal (Uzbekistan, 187 kg).
The 4th Islamic Solidarity Games are held in Baku from May 8 to 22. Athletes will compete at 16 sports facilities in 20 types of sports - 17 Olympic and three non-Olympic ones.
