Maxim Rakov kills hopes to succeed in Olympic judo
15:01, 2 August 2012
ASTANA. August 2. KAZINFORM Leader of the Kazakhstan's team Maxim Rakov has dispelled any hope of winning awards in judo at the Olympic tournament in London.
In the first round match, world judo champion of 2009 Maxim Rakov could not overpower his opponent, Elmar Gasimov of Azerbaijan. In the weight category up to 100 kilograms the Kazakhstani was less fortunate. E. Gasimov won on a "yuko" point.