Kazakhstan's top judo athlete set to fight for bronze medal in Dushanbe competition
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Sporting action is heating up in Tajikistan, with the Grand Slam judo tournament now in full swing in Dushanbe. According to the latest scoop, only one Kazakh representative has managed to advance to the final stages on Day 1. That's Abiba Abujakynova, who'll be battling it out for the bronze medal after her semi-final loss to China's Wenne Zhuang. Abujakynova's bronze medal match opponent is none other than Ulbinsin Hakimova from Uzbekistan.
Now, over in the repechage round, Nurmuhambet Botabay (under 66 kg) did make it to the ring, but it was a tough call as he was outperformed by Toyly Muratov from Turkmenistan, missing out on a place in the final block.
Overall, the tournament saw some impressive performances. Azerbaijan's Balabay Aghayev snatched the gold medal in the -60kg category, marking his fourth Grand Slam victory. France ruled the roost on Day 1, hauling in four medals, with two golds from Amandine Buchard and Sarah Leonie Cysique.
As for the Kazakh representatives, there's not much information available about Day 1 yet. But hey, let's keep our fingers crossed for Abiba Abujakynova as she takes on her bronze medal match at the Dushanbe Grand Slam!
For More:
- Kazakh judoka scores bronze in Thailand
- World Judo Championship set for Astana action
- Astana-bound Kazakh judoka bags Asian Championship bronze
- Despite being unable to advance to the finals on Day 1, the Kazakh judoka, Abiba Abujakynova, will still compete for a bronze medal against Ulbinsin Hakimova from Uzbekistan in the Dushanbe Grand Slam.
- In a different judo tournament, another Kazakh judoka, not present in Tajikistan, managed to secure a bronze medal in Thailand.
- As the World Judo Championship draws near, there is anticipation for more Kazakh judokas to bring home medals, with past successes such as bagging a bronze medal at the Asian Championship.
