JUDO
FEDERATION

The judo “Grand-Prix” world licensed tournament takes place for the first time in Kazakhstan on September, 27-29, under the aegis of International Judo Federation. Starting from 2013, during four years, September stage of these competitions will be carried out in Kazakhstan.

Sportsmen will compete in 14 weight classes (7 for men and 7 for women). Correspondingly, 14 medal sets will be drawn. More than 200 judokas from 19 countries gather for these three days in Almaty, at the Sport Palace named after Baluan Sholak (Abay Avenue, 44, at the corner of Baytursynov Street).

Press-conference, devoted to Grand-Prix, takes place on September, 27, at 15:00 in conference hall of the Sport Palace named after Baluan Sholak. The speakers at the meeting are: Kenes Rakishev, Kazakhstani Judo Federation president, Marius Vizer, International Judo Federation president, Maratbek Myktybekov, the first Vice-president of Judo Federation, Armen Bagdasarov, International Judo Federation sport director, Elsiyar Kanagatov, deputy chairman of Agency on sport and physical culture affairs.

Organizers of the tournament:

-Judo Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan,

-Confederation of combat and strength sports,

-Kazakhstani Agency on sport and physical culture affairs,

-Almaty city administration

The sponsors of the event are “KazMunayGaz” national Joint-stock company and Sat&Company.

Kazakhstani national team

Men:

In the weight class up to 60 kg – Eldos Smetov, Askhat Telmanov, Rustam Ibraev, Aybek Imashev.

In the weight class up to 66 kg – Eldos Zhumakanov, Nurlan Orazalin, Bakdaulet Sabitov, Gaynulla Esengaliev.

In the weight class up to 73 kg – Dastan Ykybaev, Ertugan Gorenov, Bekzat Manasbaev, Kazhimukan Oteuliev.

In the weight class up to 81 kg – Daulet Zhakypov, Azamat Kypchakbaev, Adlet Misin, Bekzhan Abdualiev.

In the weight class up to 90 kg – Islam Bozbaev, Konstantin Rogozin, Aybol Aytbek, Evgeniy Shirshov.

In the weight class up to 100 kg – Maxim Rakov, Talgat Amrenov, Adam Bogatyrev, Darkhan Temirkhanov.

In the weight class more than 100 kg – Erzhan Shynkeev, Aybek Nugymarov, Dauren Nuralinov, Saulet Abdusalikhov.

Women:

In the weight class up to 48 kg – Aleksandra Podryadova, Aygul Baykuleva, Moldir Zharmanova, Daria Lunova.

In the weight class up to 52 kg – Olesya Kutsenko, Asel Kaysarova, Aygunym Tuytekova

In the weight class up to 57 kg – Nazgul Kubasheva, Sevara Nishanbaeva, Anna Kazyulina, Anna Starchenko

In the weight class up to 63 kg – Marian Urdabaeva. Anara Zhumabaeva, Markhabat Kuatbekova, Zhibek Ataeva.

In the weight class up to 70 kg – Dinara Kudarova, Zamzagul Fayzoldanova, Dilbar Umiralieva, Perizat Zhakypbekova

In the weight class up to 78 kg – Anar Seytimova, Albina Amangeldieva, Zarina Rayfova, Markhabat Akylbaeva

In the weight class more than 78 kg – Gulzhan Isanova, Ruza Dukhturbaeva, Nazira Erzhanova, Zarina Nusipbaeva.

Schedule of competitions

September, 27 – Grand-Prix opening

14:00 – Drawing

15:00 – Press-conference with the participation of Kenes Rakishev, Kazakhstani Judo Federation president, as well as Marius Vizer, International Judo Federation president.

September, 28 – the first contests day

10:00 Preliminary fights

Men: in the weight classes up to 60, 66 and 73 kg.

Women: in the weight classes up to 48, 52, 57 and 63 kg.

16:30 Opening ceremony

17:00 Final block

After the final, there will be awarding for winners.

September, 29 – the second contests day

10:00 Preliminary fights

Men: in the weight classes up to 81, 90, 100 and more than 100 kg.

Women: in the weight classes up to 70, 78 and more than 78 kg.

17:00 Final block

After the final, there will be awarding for winners.

September, 30 – October, 3

Training camp on the area of “Baganashyl” sport complex