Tomorrow, the Asian Championship for adults will kick off in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. In the largest judo competition of the year, 295 athletes from 30 countries of our continent – 168 men and 127 women judokas – will step onto the tatami.
Uzbekistan is participating with a full squad – our team is ready to fight for medals
The Uzbekistan national team is participating in this competition with a full squad. Our coaches – Andrey Shturbabin (women's team), Aziz Tashmatov, and Rahimjon Subkhonov also took part in the draw ceremony, and the opponents of their students have been determined.
Men's matches – clashes hungry for victory
-60 kg: Bahrom Boturov (against Chinese representative Ling Yun Wei)
-66 kg: Zamakhshari Bekmurodov (against the winner among athletes from Chinese Taipei and Kyrgyzstan)
-73 kg: Shahram Ahadov (against a representative from Vietnam or Indonesia)
-73 kg: Mardon Ravshanov (Kazakhstan – Yesset Kuanov)
-81 kg: Arslonbek Tojiyev (Chinese Taipei)
-90 kg: Shahzodxoja Sharipov (against a judoka from Thailand or China)
-90 kg: Nurbek Murtazoyev (China – Jiaze Song)
-100 kg: Rustam Shorahmatov (against an athlete from Iran or Sri Lanka)
+100 kg: Shohruhxon Baxtiyorov (Thailand – Rittichay Niyemkunchon)
The women's team is also competitive and experienced
-48 kg: Halima Qurbonova (Chinese Taipei or North Korea)
-48 kg: Laziza Haydarova (China)
-52 kg: So'g'diyona Rafkatova (Indonesia)
-57 kg: Shukurjon Aminova (Republic of Korea or Turkmenistan)
-63 kg: Marjona Nurullayeva (Turkmenistan or Republic of Korea)
-70 kg: Xurshida Razzoqberdiyeva (Kyrgyz Republic)
-70 kg: Shirinjon Yo'ldosheva (Mongolia)
-78 kg: Marjona Ko'chimova (China or Thailand)
+78 kg: Irisxon Qurbonboyeva (China – Ayiman)
Uzbekistan's main goal – maximum medals
Our judokas, striving to make a name for themselves in each weight category, will compete against the strongest rivals on the continent. For the Uzbekistan national team, this competition is not only a test for medals but also an important trial for obtaining qualifications for future major championships.
What do you think – which of our judokas is closest to becoming a champion?
