Tomorrow, the most prestigious competition of the year in judo will begin
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?
