European U23 Judo Championships kick off on in Tyumen, Russia, on Nov. 20

The pairings of the first tournament day in 66kg weight category have been announced as follows: Gor Harutyunyan- Olle Sundstrom (Sweden), Grigor Ivanyan - Orkhan Safarov (Azerbaijan), Arthur Yeranosyan - Vreme Eugen (Moldova), Gevorg Torosyan – Kenneth van Gansbeke (Belgium).

314 judokas from 37 countries will participate in the Championships.

Armenian team will be headed by coaches Tigran Babayan and Artur Gevorgyan. David Khitaryan will be a referee.