Orujov claims silver to win Azerbaijan's first Olympic medal

Baku, August 8, AZERTAC Azerbaijani judo fighter Rustam Orujov has won silver of the Summer Olympic Games to seal the first medal for Azerbaijan in Rio. 23:54 Azerbaijani judo fighter Rustam Orujov has tonight guaranteed an Olympic silver after reaching the final in Rio. The Azerbaijani judo fighter defeated Israeli Sagi Muki by yuk in the semifinal. Orujov will take on Japanese Shohei Ono in the final. 20:20 Azerbaijani judo fighter Rustam Orujov (73kg) has progressed to the semifinal of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games after defeating Hungarian Miklos Ungvari. Orujov will next face Israeli Sagi Muki. 19:34 Orujov will face Miklos Ungvari from Hungary in the quarter final round. Ungvari won silver medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. 19:20 Azerbaijani judo fighter Rustam Orujov has progressed to the quarterfinal of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. In the round of 16, Orujov beat Australian Jake Bensted by ippon. The Azerbaijani judo fighter will next take on the winner of Dex Elmont vs Miklos Ungvari bout.