Azerbaijani judoka Vusal Galandarzada wins first bout at World Judo Championships

Azerbaijani judoka Vusal Galandarzada has secured his first victory at the World Judo Championships being held in Baku, Report informs.

Competing in the 81 kg weight category, Galandarzada defeated Bulgaria's Hristo Valkov in the round of 64.

Galandarzade will face Estonia's Saad Dikaev in the round of 32.

The championships, held at the National Gymnastics Arena, will conclude on October 11.

Earlier, Azerbaijani judokas Ahmad Yusifov (60 kg) won gold and Rashid Mammadaliyev (73 kg) secured a bronze medal.