Azerbaijani judokas win 8 medals on first day of Asian Open

Azerbaijani judokas won a total of eight medals, including four silver and four bronze, on the opening day of the Asian Open held in Aktau, Kazakhstan.

The Azerbaijan Judo Federation reported the news, according to Operativ Media.

Nazir Talibov (66 kg), Kamran Suleymanov (73 kg), Farida Mirzayeva (52 kg), and Ulviyya Bayramova (57 kg) reached the finals to claim silver medals.

Rashad Yelkiyev (66 kg), Nariman Mirzayev, Rufat Shovlatov (both 73 kg), and Gulnara Bayramova (57 kg) captured bronze medals.

A total of 182 athletes from seven countries are competing in the two-day Asian Open Tournament.