Azerbaijani para‑taekwondo athlete Sabir Zeynalov wins silver in S. Korea

Azerbaijani para‑taekwondo athlete Sabir Zeynalov has claimed a silver medal at the Open Challenge Tournament held in Chuncheon, South Korea, Report informs, citing the National Paralympic Committee of Azerbaijan.

Zeynalov competed in the 58 kg category. In the final, he lost to Turkish fighter Ali Can Özcan.

On his way to the final, Zeynalov overcame Russia's Timur Baitimirov in the Round of 16, Mongolia's Tyemirbyek Khaulyet in the quarterfinals, and Uzbekistan's Fayoz Valijonov in the semifinals.

The tournament also carries ranking points for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Paralympic Games.