He had to face Akzhol Makhmudov from Kyrgyzstan in the final bout of 77kg but withdrew from the match due to an injury.

The Championships started on April 9 in Astana, Kazakhstan and will run until April 14.

The six-day event will determine the seeds for the World Championships to be held in mid-September in Serbia. The World Championships, consequently, will serve as the qualifying event for the 2024 Paris Olympics.