Olympic champion Zelim Kotsoyev will step onto the tatami at the world championships in Baku
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At the world judo championships for seniors being held in Baku, Azerbaijan’s team leader Zelim Kotsoyev will join the competition on October 9. Our athlete, the winner of the Paris-2024 Summer Olympic Games and the 2024 world champion, will test his strength in the -100 kg weight category. Our representative will begin the tournament from the Round of 32 stage, where his first opponent will be Turkmen judoka Baymirat Majanov.
Postxronika.az reports with reference to the ACF that the classification round of the matches at the National Gymnastics Arena will start at 10:30, while the medal contests will begin at 18:00. The exciting moments of the international event are presented to fans live via the “CBC Sport” and “Judo TV” channels. Sports fans can conveniently get tickets for this prestigious competition from the “iTicket.az” electronic platform.
The appearance of our national team’s title holder in front of his home supporters is regarded as one of the main candidates for a top medal. Specialists and fans expect our representative to protect his world champion title and deliver another victory. The ongoing event in the capital provides yet another important contribution to boosting our country’s standing in sports.