Idman.biz
Azerbaijani athletes stopped fighting at the "Grand Slam" judo tournament held in Abu Dhabi.
Idman.Biz reports that Ruslan Pashayev, who competed in the 66 kg weight category, lost to Adrian Nieto Chinarro, a representative of Spain, by hansoku-make (automatic defeat due to the opponent's violation of the rules) in the 1/8 finals and was eliminated from the competition.
In the same stage, Balabay Agayev, in the 60 kg weight category, also lost his first match to Turkish athlete Salih Yildiz with a yuko score (score gained for superiority over the opponent) and stopped the fight early.
11:15
Our athlete won a victory at the "Grand Slam" judo tournament held in Abu Dhabi.
Idman.Biz reports that Azerbaijani judoka Ruslan Pashayev, who competed in the 66 kg weight category, defeated Hamad Matlaei, a representative of the UAE, in the 1/16 final stage.
He advanced to the next round by winning with the osaekomi-waza technique (the technique of winning by holding the opponent on their back on the mat and controlling them).
11:04
Today, the "Grand Slam" tournament will start in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Idman.Biz reports that four judokas in two weight categories will compete on the tatami on the first day of the competition.
60 kg, 1/8 final
Ahmad Yusifov - with the winner of the Chanad Fetsko / Seunghbom Cheon pair;
Balabay Agayev - with the winner of the Marton Andrasi / Salih Yildiz pair;
66 kg, 1/16 final
Ruslan Pashayev - Hamad Matlaei;
Rashad Yelkiyev - Denis Vieru / Alessio De Luka.
