13 Azerbaijani judokas to compete at European Cup in Skopje

Thirteen Azerbaijani judokas will compete at the Junior European Cup in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.

According to Report, citing the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, the athletes will compete for medals in six weight categories.

The tournament will take place on August 8–9. The team will be led by senior women"s national team coach Sasha Herkenrath-Wiemar.

In the women's events, Azerbaijan will be represented by Nargiz Ahmadova, Gulshan Huseynova, and Gulgaz Musayeva (up to 48 kg); Aysun Mammadova and Nurana Hajiyeva (up to 52 kg); Vusala Hajiyeva, Aytan Verdiyeva, and Khadija Gadashova (up to 57 kg); as well as Nilgun Rzayeva (up to 63 kg).

In the men's events, Azerbaijan will be represented by Kanan Huseynov (up to 73 kg), Davud Namazli, Janpolad Aliyev, and Vidad Aliyev (up to 100 kg).

A total of 346 athletes from 34 countries will participate in the tournament.