Aghayev Takes Gold, Imranov Earns First Grand Slam Medal
Azerbaijani judoka won two medals on the opening day of the Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Balabay Aghayev (-60 kg) claimed the gold medal after defeating reigning world champion Ryuju Nagayama (Japan) in the final.
Nizami Imranov (-66 kg) secured bronze by defeating Mongolia's Yolk Kazyrbek in the bronze medal contest, earning his first-ever medal at a Grand Slam event.
Azerbaijan is represented by 17 judoka at the tournament, which runs until 21 June.
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