IJF: Zelim Tckayev's clever tactics earned him a bronze medal at the World Championships

"In the golden score," Zelim Tckayev acted cleverly, avoiding risks and continuing to stay on the offensive and control the distance. This tactic was the right choice." Sport24.az reports that the International Judo Federation (IJF) commented on the victory of the Azerbaijani judoka in the bronze medal match at the World Championships in Budapest with these words.

The organization's website analyzed in detail the small final match in the 81 kg weight category between Tckayev and Nugzari Tatalashvili, representing the UAE: "Two physically strong and dynamic judokas entered the tatami in the bronze medal match and presented the audience with a spectacular show. Tatalashvili, who was in excellent form throughout the day, was immediately ready to attack. But since Tckayev could both attack, execute techniques, and fight on the ground, the beginning almost resulted in him holding Tatalashvili. There was even a very close moment with a painful hold!

Then fast grips played a key role, and Tckayev also won the second round - he almost threw his opponent to the ground with an "uchi-mata", but the UAE representative's acrobatic maneuvers helped him out of the situation. Zelim demonstrated superiority throughout the fight, and Tatalashvili was penalized with two "shido" before the match went into overtime.

In the "golden score" stage, Tckayev acted cleverly, avoiding risks and continuing to stay on the offensive and control the distance. This strategy paid off, and Tatalashvili received his third "shido" - which earned Tckayev a bronze medal at the World Championships."

It should be noted that this is the first medal for the Azerbaijani judo team at the current World Championships.