Kazakhstan empty-handed after Day 2 of Judo Grand Slam in Turkey

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Team Kazakhstan hasn’t hauled any medals after Day 2 of the International Judo Grand Slam in Antalya, Turkey, Kazinform has learnt from the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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In Men’s 73 kg weight class, Zhanbolat Bagytbergenov advanced to Round 3 of the international tournament, however, Tommy Macias of Sweden eliminated the Kazakhstani.

Ansarbek Gainullin represented Kazakhstan in the same weight category and was also stunned in Round 3 by a Belgian opponent.

Kazakhstani Abylaikhan Zhubanazar crashed out of the tournament after losing in Round 1 to Damian Stepien of Poland in Men’s 81kg weight category.

Madi Amangeldy was edged out in Round 2 by Italian Antonio Esposito in the Men’s 81kg weight class.