The Judo Grand Prix in Guadalajara, Mexico is coming to an end.
Idman.Biz reports that three athletes of the Azerbaijani national team competed today.
Murad Fatiyev, competing in the 90 kg weight category, won the consolation match against Slovakian Alex Barto and will fight for a bronze medal.
Zelim Kotsoiev, in the 100 kg weight category, defeated Canadian Kyle Reyes in the semi-finals and advanced to the final and will fight for the "gold" medal.
In the +100 kg category, Ushangi Kokauri defeated US representative Alex Semenenko and advanced to the final. His opponent in the final will be Czech judoka Lukas Krpalek.
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The Grand Prix tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico is coming to an end.
Idman.Biz reports that on the third - final day of the tournament, three athletes of the Azerbaijani national team took to the tatami. Among them is Olympic champion Zelim Kocoev.
90 kg
Murad Fatiyev started the competition with a victory over Spanish representative Aaron Santamaria Rodriguez. His opponent in the 1/4 finals will be Brazilian representative Guillermo Schmidt.
100 kg
Zelim Kocoev defeated Israeli athlete Yosif Simi and advanced to the 1/4 finals.
+100 kg
Ushangi Kokauri won against Monaco representative Marven Gadoa in the starting match. His opponent in the 1/4 finals will be French athlete Tieman Diaby.