The Judo "Grand Slam" tournament, which began in Astana, saw the Uzbekistan national team securing a bronze medal on its first day .
This medal was earned by Mukhriddin Tilovov in the -66 kg weight category.
In the quarterfinals, after losing to Ramazon Abdullaev who competed under a neutral status, Tilovov won against the host, Baurzhan Narbayev in the repechage, and then overcame the Chinese Xiang Xue in the contest for the third place.