Paris-2024: Azerbaijani taekwondo fighter reaches final

Azerbaijan’s taekwondo fighter, Gashim Magomedov, has advanced to the finals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Report informs.

Competing in the 58 kg weight class, Magomedov faced Italian Vito Dell’Aquila in the semi-finals. Demonstrating superior skill, Magomedov triumphed with scores of 9:4 and 11:1.

In the final, Magomedov will compete against Park Taejoon from South Korea. The match is scheduled to begin at 23:37 Baku time (GMT+4).

With this achievement, Magomedov has secured at least a silver medal for Azerbaijan.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will conclude on August 11. To date, Azerbaijani judokas Hidayat Heydarov (73 kg) and Zelym Kotsoiev (100 kg) have claimed Olympic gold. Additionally, boxer Alfonso Dominguez (92 kg) has guaranteed at least a silver medal by reaching the finals.

Azerbaijan’s taekwondo fighter Gashim Magomedov (58kg) has advanced to the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Report informs via AZERTAC.

He secured his place by defeating Spain’s Adrian Vicente Yunta 2-0 (11-5, 13-11).

Magomedov will next face Italy’s Vito Dell'Aquila.