Azerbaijani judokas' opponents revealed at Paris "Grand Slam"

The draw ceremony of the "Grand Slam" tournament was held in Paris, the capital of France.

"Report" informs that according to the results of the draw, the first opponents of the Azerbaijani judokas have been determined.

Azerbaijan will be represented by 8 judokas in 5 weight categories in the first competition of the year included in the World Judo Tour series. 488 judokas from 78 countries will participate in the international tournament.

The qualifying round matches of the Paris "Grand Slam" will start tomorrow at 11:00 Baku time, and the final block will start from 20:00.

Men

-60 kg, 1/16 final

Balabey Agayev – With the winner of the pair Kim Hwasu (Korea) / Francisco Garrigos (Spain)

-66 kg, 1/16 final

Nazir Talibov – With the winner of the pair Miguel Gago (Portugal) / Erbol Abasbekov (Kyrgyzstan)

Ruslan Pashayev – With the winner of the pair Yusuf Nurkovic (Montenegro) / Bence Pongratz (Hungary)

-81 kg, 1/16 final

Zelim Tckaev – With the winner of the pair Wang Jian-nan (China) / Lova Mahaisoa Randrianasolo (Madagascar)

Vusal Galandarzade – With the winner of the pair Sacha Jigqli (France) / Mykhailo Svidrak (Ukraine)

-100 kg, 1/16 final

Ajdar Baghirov – Denis Cedric Nguasssa Bekai (Central African Republic)

+100 kg, 1/16 final

Ushangi Kokauri – Marvin Belz (Germany)

Kenan Nasibov – Stefan Hegyi (Austria)