Rio 2016: Judoka Zhanssai Smagulov defeated by Korean An Balu

ASTANA-RIO DE JANEIRO. KAZINFORM Kazakhstani judoka Zhanssai Smagulov lost to Korean An Balu in men's 1/16 final (66kg) at the Rio Olympic Games.

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In a 1/32 final, Smagulov won over Jasper Lefevere from Belgium.

Zhanssai Smagulov is a champion of Kazakhstan, silver medalist of the Astana Grand Prix 2014 and a gold medalist of the Budapest Grand Prix Judoka Tournament.