Opponents of Azerbaijani judokas in Paris "Grand Slam" are known

The draw ceremony of the "Grand Slam" tournament in Paris, the capital of France, has been held.

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 8 judokas in 5 weight categories at the first competition of the year included in the World Judo Tour series. 488 judokas from 78 countries will participate in the international tournament.

The qualifying round matches of the Paris "Grand Slam" will start tomorrow at 11:00 Baku time, and the final block will start at 20:00.

Men

60 kg, 1/16 final
Balabey Agayev – with the winner of the pair Kim Hwasu (Korea) / Francisco Garrigos (Spain)

66 kg, 1/16 final
Nazir Talibov – with the winner of the pair Miguel Gago (Portugal) / Erbol Abasbekov (Kyrgyzstan)
Ruslan Pashayev – with the winner of the pair Yusuf Nurkovic (Montenegro) / Bence Pongratz (Hungary)

81 kg, 1/16 final
Zelim Tckaev – with the winner of the pair Wang Jian-nan (China) / Lova Mahaisoa Randrianasolo (Madagascar)
Vusal Galandarzade – with the winner of the pair Sacha Jigli (France) / Mykhailo Svidrak (Ukraine)

100 kg, 1/16 final
Ajdar Bagirov – Denis Cedric Nguessa Bekai (Central African Republic)

+100 kg, 1/16 final
Ushangi Kokauri – Marvin Belz (Germany)
Kenan Nasibov – Stefan Hegyi (Austria)