Two more Azerbaijani judokas started the European Championship held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, with a victory.
Idman.Biz reports that Turan Bayramov, competing in the 66 kg weight category, had a successful start to the competition.
Our judoka defeated German representative Nikolas Kuntse and advanced to the 1/8 finals.
Our other representative, Balabey Agayev, faced Italian Andrea Carlino. B. Agayev, who defeated his opponent with complete superiority, became one of the first Azerbaijani judokas to qualify for the 1/4 finals.
It should be noted that the European Championship will end on April 19.
11:33
Two more Azerbaijani judokas started the European Championship held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, with a victory.
Idman.Biz reports that Shafag Hamidova (48 kg) defeated Erza Muminovic (Kosovo) in the 1/16 finals.
Konul Aliyeva (48 kg) defeated Amber Gersjes (Netherlands).
It should be noted that the European Championship will end on April 19.
11:09
Azerbaijani judoka Leyla Aliyeva (52 kg) advanced to the next stage of the European Championship held in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Idman.Biz reports that the athlete's opponent in the 1/16 finals, Serbian Nikolina Nisavic, did not appear for the match.
As a result, L. Aliyeva qualified for the 1/8 finals without a fight.
It should be noted that Gultaj Mammadaliyeva had previously advanced to this stage of the tournament.
The competition will end on April 19.
10:59
Azerbaijani judoka Gultaj Mammadaliyeva (52 kg) had a successful start to the European Championship held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.
Idman.Biz reports that our representative faced Luxembourg athlete Karla Tavares Fernandes in the 1/16 final stage.
G. Mammadaliyeva, who won the match, advanced to the next stage.
It should be noted that seven Azerbaijani judokas will compete on the tatami today. The competition will end on April 19.
09:30
Today, Azerbaijani judokas start fighting at the European Championship held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.
Idman.Biz reports that seven members of the national team will compete on the tatami on the first day of the competition.
Ahmad Yusifov, Balabey Agayev (both 60 kg), Turan Bayramov (66 kg) among men, Konul Aliyeva, Shafag Hamidova (both 48 kg), Leyla Aliyeva, Gultaj Mammadaliyeva (both 52 kg) among women will try to win medals.
Men
60 kg, 1/8 finals
Balabey Agayev - with the winner of the pair Gal Blazic (Slovenia) / Andrea Carlino (Italy)
Ahmad Yusifov - with the winner of the pair Charlie Eyre (Great Britain) / Marton Andrasi (Hungary)
66 kg, 1/16 finals
Turan Bayramov - Nikolas Kuntse (Germany)
Women
48 kg, 1/16 finals
Konul Aliyeva - Amber Gersjes (Netherlands)
Shafag Hamidova - Erza Muminovic (Kosovo)
52 kg, 1/16 finals
Leyla Aliyeva - Nikolina Nisavic (Serbia)
Gultaj Mammadaliyeva - Karla Tavares Fernandes (Luxembourg)
It should be noted that the European Championship will end on April 19.