According to Offsideplus.az , the athlete, who weighed in at over 61 kg, faced Italian Silvia Semeraro in his first fight in Group A.

Zaretska defeated his opponent with a score of 3: 2. She will play her next match against Sofia Berultseva (Kazakhstan).

If he takes one of the first two places in the group, the Azerbaijani representative will advance to the semifinals and secure at least a bronze medal.

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Azerbaijani karateka Irina Zaretska has started competing in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games.

According to Offsideplus.az , the athlete, who weighed in at over 61 kg, faced the Japanese Ayumi Uekusa in the first match in Group A.

Zaretska defeated his opponent with a score of 4: 1. He will fight against Sylvia Semeraro (Italy).

If he takes one of the first two places in the group, the Azerbaijani representative will advance to the semifinals and secure at least a bronze medal.