Today, the World Judo Championship for seniors will commence in Baku.

According to Offsideplus.az, four members of the Azerbaijani national team will take to the tatami on the first day of the tournament, held at the National Gymnastics Arena.

In the women's -48 kg category, Shafaq Hamidova will face Madagascar's Natacha Razafindrakalo in the 1/32 final. Konul Aliyeva will begin her campaign in the 1/16 final against Chilean judoka Mari Di Vargas Ley.

In the men's -60 kg category, Balabay Agayev will meet the winner of the match between Artsiom Kolasau (Belarus) and Dilshod Khalmatov (Ukraine) in the 1/16 final. Meanwhile, Ahmad Yusifov's opponent will be the winner of the bout between Bakhram Boturov (Uzbekistan) and Tumenjargal Tuvshintur (Mongolia).

The qualifying rounds will be broadcast live on CBC Sport starting at 11:30, while the final rounds will be shown on İctimai TV from 18:00.