Azerbaijani judokas Cesur Ibadli and Mehdi Abbasov won medals at the World Youth Championships held in Lima, the capital of Peru.
Oku.Az reports that the Azerbaijan Judo Federation has published information on this matter.
According to reports, Cesur Ibadli (73 kg) won the gold medal. Mehdi Abbasov (81 kg) won the bronze medal.
Azerbaijan is represented by a team of 7 people divided into 5 weight categories. Bahadir Feyzullayev, Mahammadali Husiyev (50 kg), Nihad Mamishov (55 kg), Jasur Ibadli (73 kg), Ali Gazimammadov, Mehdi Abbasov (81 kg) and Subhan Akhundov (90 kg) participated in the competition under the guidance of coaches. Nijat Shikhalizade and Emin Iskanderov from the junior team (kg) are fighting.
Yesterday, 3 of our judokas tested their strength in 2 weight categories at the world championships. 73 kg among the boys on the third day of competition. Cesur Ibadli in weight, 81 kg. Mehdi Abbasov and Ali Gazimammadov entered the tatami.
It should be noted that the tournament, which will be attended by 405 athletes from 49 countries, will be held from August 28 to 31.