The draw ceremony of the Judo Grand Prix tournament was held in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Idman.Biz reports that, according to the results of the draw, the first opponents of our judokas have been determined.
Azerbaijan will be represented by 11 athletes in 7 weight categories in the competition. 231 judokas (142 men, 89 women) from 33 countries will participate in the tournament.
The qualifying round matches of the Guadalajara Grand Prix will start today from 23:00 Baku time, and the final block will start tomorrow from 04:00.
Men
-60 kg, 1/8 final
Ahmad Yusifov – Israel Cruzalta (Mexico)
Balabay Agayev – Maxim Merlin (France)
-66 kg, 1/16 final
Yashar Najafov – Georgios Balarjishvili (Cyprus)
-66 kg, 1/8 final
Ruslan Pashayev – the winner of the pair Romaric Vend-Yam Buda (France) / Finley Allan (Great Britain)
-73 kg, 1/8 final
Hidayat Heydarov – Valtteri Olin (Finland)
Rashid Mammadaliyev – Ulises Mendez (Mexico)
-81 kg, 1/16 final
Vusal Galandarzade – Jorge Perez (Chile)
-81 kg, 1/8 final
Zelim Tckaev – with the winner of the pair Jose Maria Mendiola Izquieta (Spain) / Gilberto Cardoso (Mexico)
-90 kg, 1/8 final
Murad Fatiyev – Aaron Santamaria Rodriguez (Spain)
-100 kg, 1/8 final
Zelim Kotsoiev – Iosif Simin (Israel)
+100 kg, 1/8 final
Ushangi Kokauri – Marven Gado (Monaco)