The International Grand Prix Tournament started in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. 277 wrestlers (172 men, 105 women) competed for the title of winner of the tournament and the national team was represented by 11 athletes (8 men, 3 women).The judoka of the national team and “Neftchi Sports Club” Nijat Shikhalizade (66 kg) began to fight on the first day of the tournament. He won the judokas from China, Moldova, Georgia and Russia and qualified for the final. But, Shikhalizade lost to the Israeli opponent Tal Fliker and took a silver medal of the Abu Dhabi “Grand Slam”.