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Konul Aliyeva said she was proud to make history in Azerbaijani judo after winning gold in the 48kg category at the Grand Slam tournament in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
“I am very happy. This is the first time I have won a medal at a Grand Slam tournament. It is a wonderful and unforgettable feeling for me. I hope to build on this success and achieve even more in the future,” the 22-year-old athlete said.
Aliyeva said no Azerbaijani woman had previously won a Grand Slam title. “It is a source of pride to achieve this historic success and have my name written into history. I am very happy and proud,” she added.
The judoka also spoke about her future goals: “This is only the beginning. Bigger goals and successes lie ahead. I will do my best to represent our country with distinction and make our people happy.”
Context
The judo Grand Slam tournament began in Abu Dhabi on October 29. Five Azerbaijani athletes began competing on the first day.
