Azerbaijani Judoka clinches gold at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam [UPDATED]

Azerbaijan's Zelim Tchkaev has triumphed at the Grand Slam tournament in Abu Dhabi, securing a gold medal in the 81 kg weight category, Azernews reports.

Tchkaev demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, defeating all his opponents throughout the competition.

In the same tournament, Rashid Mammadaliyev faced a setback, losing in the match for the bronze medal. Azerbaijan is represented by a total of 14 athletes at the Grand Slam, and out of the six judokas who competed on the first day, only Azelya Toprak (57 kg) managed to win a bronze medal.

The Grand Slam tournament is set to conclude on October 13, showcasing intense competition and exceptional talent from judokas around the world.

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Azerbaijani judoka Zelim Tchkaev has advanced to the finals of the "Grand Slam" tournament held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Azernews reports.

Competing in the 81 kg weight category, Tchkaev secured his spot in the decisive match by defeating Georgia's Dimitri Gochilaidze in the semi-finals. In the final bout, he will face another Georgian athlete, Zaur Dvalashvili.

In the same weight class, Omar Rajabli was defeated in the consolation match and missed the chance to win a medal.

Meanwhile, Rashid Mammadaliyev will compete for the bronze medal in the 73 kg category against Japanese judoka Tatsuki Ishihara. However, Nariman Mirzayev, another Azerbaijani contender in this weight class, exited the tournament earlier.

Notably, Azerbaijani female judoka Azelya Toprak secured a bronze medal in the 57 kg category on the tournament's first day.

Azerbaijan has sent 14 athletes to compete in the Grand Slam event, which will continue until October 13.