Azerbaijani judokas are set to begin their first international tournament of the month at the European Judo Cup.
The event will take place on April 5-6 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, featuring 22 Azerbaijani athletes, Idman.biz reports.
Among them, Murad Fatiyev and Vugar Talibov, both multiple-time Grand Slam medalists, will compete in the 90 kg category, drawing particular attention.
The Azerbaijani men's squad includes:
60 kg – Murad Muradli, Elbrus Zamanov
66 kg – Kamran Suleymanov, Eltaj Yusifli, Bahram Gurbanli, Gasim Velizade
73 kg – Ibrahim Aliyev, Aydin Rzayev, Nariman Mirzayev
81 kg – Karim Allahverdiyev
90 kg – Mammadrza Hajizada, Ibrahim Agakishiyev
The women's team features:
52 kg – Aydan Valiyeva, Gultaj Mammadaliyeva
57 kg – Fidan Alizada
70 kg – Sudaba Aghayeva, Gunel Hasanli, Aytaj Gardashkhanli
78 kg – Narmin Amirali
+78 kg – Nigar Suleymanova
The competition will host judokas from 41 countries.
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