Georgia wins silver at World Judo Championship
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Georgian judoka Varlam Liparteliani has won the silver at the World Judo Championship.
In the final bout in the 100kg category, Liparteliani was defeated by the Japanese judoka Aaron Wolf. The match was extremely close and ended with only one point separating the gold and silver medalists.
Varlam LIPARTELIANI (GEO) IS IN THE FINAL!!! #100kg#JudoWorlds2017https://t.co/JJ0b0wKYBipic.twitter.com/lk4xSe3jOF
— European Judo Union (@europeanjudo) September 2, 2017
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