Azerbaijani judo fighters to battle for world medals
Azerbaijani judo fighters will compete in the world championship
starting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 26, Azertag state news
agency reported.
The national squad includes Orkhan Safarov and Ilgar Mushkiyev
weighing in at 60kg, Nijat Shikhalizade at 66kg, Rustam Orujov at
73kg, Tural Safguliyev at 81kg, Shahin Gahramanov at 90kg, Elkhan
Mammadov and Elmar Gasimov at 100kg.
In the women`s event, Azerbaijan`s hopes will be pinned on Kifayat
Gasimova weighing in at 57kg.