BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. Azerbaijani judoka Hidayat Heydarov (73 kg) has made it to the final of the competition at the Olympics in Paris, proving he's a force to be reckoned with, Trend reports via Idman.biz.
According to information, he faced Akil Gjakova (Kosovo) in the semifinals. The main time did not bring scores, but in the extra time, Hidayat made his unique throw and won.
The Azerbaijani judoka will meet Joan-Benjamin (France) in the final.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. Azerbaijani judoka Hidayat Heydarov (73 kg) has faced Canadian Arthur Margelidon in the 1/4 finals at the Summer Olympics in Paris, Trend reports.
Heydarov won a place in the semifinals after defeating the Canadian athlete.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. Azerbaijani judoka Hidayat Heydarov has kicked off the Summer Olympics in Paris with a bang, Trend reports.
The athlete, going head-to-head in the 73 kg weight category, crossed paths with Israel's Tohar Butbul in the round of 1/8 finals.
Thanks to a penalty shootout victory, Heydarov advanced to the 1/4 finals.
To note, the Olympics will come to a close on August 11.
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