Azerbaijani judo fighters to fight for victory in Turkey

Azerbaijani judo fighters will test their strength at the Judo Grand Prix starting in Samsun, Turkey on Saturday.

Azerbaijan`s hopes will be pinned on Orkhan Safarov weighing in at 60 kg, Nijat Shikhalizadeh and Vugar Shirinly at 66 kg, Huseyn Rahimly and Rustam Orujev at 73 kg, Tural Safguliyev at 81 kg, Shekhmad Magomedov and Shahin Arzumanov at 90 kg, Elmar Gasimov and Elkhan Mammadov at 100 kg, and Emil Tairov and Vakhtang Bitiyev at over 100 kg.

In women`s event, Azerbaijan will be represented by Aisha Gurbanly weighing in at 48 kg, Turana Saidi at 52 kg, Kifayat Gasimova and Shahana Huseynova at 57 kg and Khanim Huseynova at 63 kg.


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