First Opponents of Azerbaijani Judo Wrestlers at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tournament Known

The draw ceremony for the "Grand Slam" tournament was held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Idman.Biz reports that, according to the results of the draw, the first opponents of Azerbaijani judokas have been determined.

Azerbaijan will be represented by ten judokas in five weight categories in the competition, which is included in the World Judo Tour series. 373 judokas from 52 countries will participate in the international tournament.

The qualifying stage of the "Grand Slam" will start tomorrow at 10:00 Baku time, and the final block will start at 17:00.

Men

60 kg, 1/8 final

Ahmad Yusifov – with the winner of the pair Chanad Fetsko (Hungary) / Seungbom Cheon (Korea)

Balabay Agayev – with the winner of the pair Marton Andrasi (Hungary) / Salih Yildiz (Turkey)

66 kg, 1/16 final

Ruslan Pashayev – Hamad Matlaei (UAE)

Rashad Yelkiyev – Denis Vieru (Moldova) / Alessio De Luca (Italy)

73 kg, 1/16 final

Rashid Mammadaliyev – Steven Boldbaatar (USA)

Hidayat Heydarov – with the winner of the pair Adil Osmanov (Moldova) / Giovanni Esposito (Italy)

90 kg, 1/16 final

Murad Fatiyev – Alyaksandr Sidorik (Belarus)

Aslan Kotsoyev – Yermakhan Anuarbekov (Kazakhstan)

+100 kg, 1/8 final

Jamal Gamzatkhanov – with the winner of the pair Azamat Chotchayev (Bahrain) / Yelaman Yergaliyev (Kazakhstan)

Ushangi Kokauri – with the winner of the pair Mikita Svirid (Croatia) / Munir Ertug (Turkey)

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