Azerbaijani karateka Rafael Agayev has started competing in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games.

According to Offsideplus.az, the athlete in the weight category of 75 kg faced the representative of Germany Noah Beach in the first match in Group B.

Agayev defeated his opponent with a score of 2: 1. He will have his next fight in the group with Chuneari Yahiro (Australia). The winner of the first two places in groups A and B will qualify for the semifinals, as well as secure a bronze medal.