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The judo Grand Slam will begin in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on October 29. Five Azerbaijani athletes — three men and two women — will compete on the opening day.
Medals will be contested on the first day in the men’s 60kg and 66kg categories and the women’s 48kg, 52kg and 57kg categories.
Three judoka in the men’s event
Balabay Aghayev will begin his campaign in the 60kg category in the second round. His opponent will be the winner of the bout between Slovenia’s David Starkel and Russia’s Nikita Anisimov.
Ruslan Pashayev also has a first-round bye in the 66kg category. He will face the winner of the bout between Russia’s German Kobets and Israel’s Tom Simhayev. Also competing in the same weight category, Rashad Yelkiyev will meet Kyrgyzstan’s Erbol Abasbekov in his opening bout.
Women’s bouts
In the women’s event, Konul Aliyeva (48kg) will face Uzbekistan’s Ulbusin Khakimova. Gultaj Mammadaliyeva (52kg) will take on Russia’s Karina Yefimova in her first bout.
The tournament runs through October 31. Azerbaijan will be represented by 12 judoka in total: eight men and four women.
Winners of the Grand Slam will earn 1,000 points in the International Judo Federation (IJF) world rankings. Silver medallists will receive 700 points, while bronze medallists will earn 500.
