Aktau:Azerbaijani judokas achieved significant success on the first day of the Asian Judo Open held in Aktau, Kazakhstan, by winning a total of eight medals. The competition saw Azerbaijani athletes securing four silver and four bronze medals.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Nazir Talibov (66 kg), Kamran Suleymanov (73 kg), Farida Mirzayeva (52 kg), and Ulviyya Bayramova (57 kg) reached the finals and each claimed a silver medal.

In addition, Rashad Yelkiyev (66 kg), Nariman Mirzayev, Rufat Shovlatov (both 73 kg), and Gulnara Bayramova (57 kg) earned bronze medals, contributing to Azerbaijan's overall medal tally.

The two-day tournament features 182 athletes from seven countries, competing for top honors in various weight categories.