The “Grand Slam” judo tournament kicks off today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
According to Idman.Biz, four Azerbaijani judokas will compete on the first day across two weight categories.
In the 60 kg category, the matchups are as follows:
Round of 16: Ahmad Yusifov vs. winner of Chanad Fetsko / Seungbom Chon pairing
Round of 16: Balabey Agayev vs. winner of Marton Andrasi / Salih Yıldız pairing
In the 66 kg category, the first day matchups include:
Round of 32: Ruslan Pashayev vs. Hamad Matlaei
Round of 32: Rashad Yelkiyev vs. winner of Denis Vieru / Alessio De Luka pairing
Azerbaijan’s Ruslan Pashayev claimed victory in the 66 kg division at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam. According to İdman.Biz, Pashayev defeated local competitor Hamad Matlaei in the Round of 32.
Pashayev won using the osaekomi-waza technique, controlling his opponent on the mat on his back, and advanced to the next round of the tournament.
