Baku:Azerbaijani fighter Zelim Tckaev claimed a silver medal at the World Judo Championships held in Baku.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Tckaev secured the medal in the men's 81kg weight division, after being defeated by Georgian competitor Tato Grigalashvili in the final match.

This achievement increases Azerbaijan's total medal count at the World Championships to four. Previously, Ahmad Yusifov won gold in the 60kg category, while Rashid Mammadaliyev and Omar Rajabli earned bronze medals in the 73kg and 81kg categories, respectively.

The World Championships are scheduled to continue until October 11.