Idman.biz
Today, six Azerbaijani judokas will start competing in the "Grand Slam" tournament held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
İdman.Biz reports that Rashad Yelkiyev, Turan Bayramov (both 66 kg), Shafag Hamidova, Konul Aliyeva (both 48 kg), Gultaj Mammadaliyeva and Leyla Aliyeva (both 52 kg) will take to the tatami on the first day of the competition.
The qualification stage will start at 10:00, and the final block will start at 16:00.
Azerbaijan is represented by 11 judokas (6 men, 5 women) in seven weight categories in the competition, which is included in the World Judo Tour. 295 athletes from 36 countries are competing in the tournament.
Men
66 kg, 1/16 final
Rashad Yelkiyev - Hyonu An (Korea)
Turan Bayramov - Matteo Piras (Italy)
Women
48 kg, 1/16 final
Shafag Hamidova - Aitana Diaz Hernandez (Spain)
48 kg, 1/8 final
Konul Aliyeva - with the winner of the pair Sevinch Murodova (Uzbekistan) / Kristina Dudina (Russia)
52 kg, 1/16 final
Leyla Aliyeva - Tanishtha Tokas (India)
52 kg, 1/8 final
Gultaj Mammadaliyeva - Shraddha Kadubal Chopade (India)
It should be noted that the "Grand Slam" tournament will end on May 10.
