The opening ceremony of the World Judo Championships has begun in Baku.
İdman.Biz reports that the ceremony is being held at the National Gymnastics Arena.
The World Judo Championships, which started on October 4, will conclude on October 11. A total of 622 judokas from 93 countries – 335 men and 287 women – are competing at one of the most prestigious events on the international judo calendar.
Azerbaijan is represented by 24 judokas – 17 men and seven women – across 13 weight categories in the individual competition. The national team will also compete in the mixed team event on October 11.
Azerbaijan has so far won one medal at the championships. Ahmad Yusifov, competing in the men's 60 kg category, defeated all his opponents on the opening day to become world champion.
