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Azerbaijani heavyweight judoka Jamal Gamzatkhanov (+100 kg) continues his fight for a medal on the final day of the Grand Prix tournament in Linz, Austria.
Idman.Biz reports that Gamzatkhanov faced Japanese representative Gai Hatakeyama in the 1/4 final stage. Although our judoka lost to his opponent in a tense match and lost the chance for a gold medal, he gained the right to compete in the consolation group.
In the consolation match, Jamal Gamzatkhanov faced Ukrainian athlete Yevgeny Balyevsky. Our representative, who won confidently over his opponent, qualified for the decisive match for the bronze medal.
15:31
Azerbaijani heavyweight representatives have stepped on the tatami on the last day of the Judo Grand Prix tournament held in Linz, Austria. One of our athletes competing in the +100 kg weight category advanced to the next stage, while the other said goodbye to the competition.
Idman.Biz reports that Jamal Gamzatkhanov had a confident start to the tournament. Our judoka, who defeated Briton Wesley Greenidge in his first match, faced Turkish representative Munir Ertuğ in the 1/8 finals. Gamzatkhanov, who was superior to his opponent in this match as well, made his name in the 1/4 finals. His next opponent will be Japanese athlete Gai Hatakeyama.
For another member of our national team, Ushangi Kokauri, the competition ended unsuccessfully. Kokauri, who defeated Polish Jakub Sordil with a waza-ari score in the 1/16 finals, faced Japanese Gai Hatakeyama in the 1/8 finals. Ushangi, who lost to his opponent at the end of the tense fight, stopped competing in the tournament.
Now all eyes are on Jamal Gamzatkhanov, who will face the Japanese who defeated his teammate in the 1/4 finals.
14:13
Another Azerbaijani heavyweight representative made a successful start to the competition on the last day of the Judo Grand Prix tournament held in Linz, Austria. Jamal Gamzatkhanov, a member of our national team, also won confidently in his first match.
Idman.Biz reports that Gamzatkhanov, who competes in the +100 kg weight category, faced British athlete Wesley Greenidge in the 1/16 final stage. Our judoka, who showed a superior wrestling performance than his opponent, won and made his name in the 1/8 finals.
Earlier, our other representative, Ushangi Kokauri, who competed in the same weight category, also defeated his Polish opponent and advanced to the 1/8 finals.
The opponents of our representatives in the 1/8 finals are already known. Ushangi Kokauri will face Japanese Gai Hatakeyama, and Jamal Gamzatkhanov will face Turkish representative Munir Ertuğ.
In the previous days of the tournament, Vusal Galandarzaede won a "silver" medal, and Omar Rajabli won a "bronze" medal.
13:59
Azerbaijani heavyweight representatives have joined the competition on the last day of the Judo Grand Prix tournament held in Linz, Austria. Ushangi Kokauri, a member of our national team, pleased the fans by starting the tournament with a victory.
Idman.Biz reports that Kokauri, who competes in the +100 kg weight category, faced Polish representative Jakub Sordil in the 1/16 final stage. During the tense match, our judoka gained the advantage by scoring a waza-ari. Ushangi, who maintained this advantage until the end of the match, defeated his opponent and qualified for the 1/8 finals.
11:51
The Judo Grand Prix tournament organized in Linz, Austria, concludes today. On the last day of the competition, two heavyweight representatives of the Azerbaijani national team are entering the fight for medals.
Idman.Biz reports that our athletes, who are testing their strength in the +100 kg weight category, will start the competition from the 1/16 final stage. Jamal Gamzatkhanov will face British representative Wesley Greenidge. Our other judoka, Ushangi Kokauri, will test his strength against Polish Jakub Sordil.
The qualifying round fights will start at 13:00 Baku time. The final block, where the medal matches will be held, will start at 20:00.
