Azerbaijani European sambo champ drowned in Georgia

European Sambo Champion Mikhail Orujov was found dead in Georgia on Sunday. The 16-year old champion was taking part in the traditional Azerbaijani-Georgian friendship days, and after that took off to the nearest lake along with his friends.

According to the Azerbaijani delegation, Orujov tried to swim all across the lake, however couldn't and drowned.

"Mikhail's death is a great loss to all of us, especially to his relatives, and to Azerbaijan as well. He was a talented, perspective athlete," said the members of the delegation, according to ITAR-TASS.


/Vesti.Az/