Another Azerbaijani judoka will begin his campaign at the World Judo Championships in Baku today.
As reported by İdman.Biz, Olympic champion Zelim Kotsoyev will take to the tatami in the men's 100 kg weight category.
The Azerbaijani athlete will face Turkmenistan's Baymyrat Majanov in the round of 64.
The preliminary rounds are scheduled to begin at 10:30 local time, while the final block will start at 18:00.
Kotsoyev, who won Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Games, is among Azerbaijan's leading medal contenders at the home championships.
The tournament, held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, will conclude on October 11.
Azerbaijan has already secured five medals at the championships, setting a new national record for the number of medals won at a single edition of the World Judo Championships.
Ahmad Yusifov (60 kg) claimed gold, while Zelim Tckaev (81 kg) earned silver. Rashid Mammadaliyev (73 kg), Omar Rajabli (81 kg) and Murad Fatiyev (90 kg) each secured bronze medals.
