Azerbaijan will be represented by 38 judokas at the Grand Slam tournament to be held in Baku from February 14 to 16.
The national team’s lineup for the prestigious event has been announced, Idman.biz reports.
The team will feature a strong contingent of athletes across various weight categories:
60 kg: Turan Bayramov, Ahmad Yusifov, Huseyn Allahyarov, Balabay Aghayev
66 kg: Yashar Najafov, Ruslan Pashayev, Rashad Elkiyev, Elshan Asadov
73 kg: Rashad Mammadaliyev, Ibrahim Aliyev, Vusal Galandarzade, Gadir Huseynov
81 kg: Zelim Tckaev, Omar Rajabli, Maharram Imamverdiyev, Suleyman Shukurov
90 kg: Murad Fatiyev, Tunjay Shamil, Ali Gazimammadov
100 kg: Elmar Gasimov, Ajdar Baghirov, Nihad Shikhalizada, Davud Namazli
+100 kg: Ushangi Kokauri, Jamal Hamzatkhanov, Kanan Nasibov, Ramazan Ahmadov
48 kg: Leyla Aliyeva, Konul Aliyeva, Shafag Hamidova
52 kg: Aydan Valiyeva
57 kg: Acelya Toprak, Fidan Alizada, Fidan Gasimova
63 kg: Nargiz Hajiyeva
70 kg: Gunel Hasanli, Sudaba Aghayeva
+78 kg: Nigar Suleymanova
This is a significant event for Azerbaijani judo, and the athletes are ready to showcase their skills on home turf.
Idman.biz