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Our medal count at the European Cup reaches three

At the European Cup for Cadets in Judo, held in Poreč, Croatia, our national team has secured two more medals.

Competing in the -40 kg weight category, Madina Huseynova, and in the -44 kg category, Khadija Abdullayeva, both claimed bronze medals.

With these results, the total number of medals won by our judokas at the European Cup has reached three. Previously, Aysun Mammadova (-52 kg) had secured the gold medal.

It should be noted that today, five more of our judokas will step onto the tatami.

16 March, 2025
Our judoka became the champion of the European Cup

The European Cup for cadets in judo has commenced in Poreč, Croatia. On the first day of competition, our representative, Aysun Mammadova, claimed the gold medal.

Competing in the -52 kg weight category, our judoka successively defeated opponents from Switzerland in the Round of 32, Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 16, Canada in the quarterfinals, and Sweden in the semifinals to secure a spot in the final. In the decisive match, Aysun Mammadova overcame Moldovan judoka Alexandra Cîron to earn the first medal for our national team.

It should be noted that Azerbaijan is represented in the tournament by 14 female athletes competing in five weight categories. A total of 813 judokas from 37 countries are participating in the European Cup.

15 March, 2025
Judo coaching specialization lessons continue

In accordance with the trilateral memorandum of understanding signed between the Azerbaijan Judo Federation (AJF), the Azerbaijan Sports Academy, and the University of Hertfordshire (United Kingdom), theoretical and practical judo lessons are ongoing for first- and second-year students specializing in judo coaching at the Academy.

The training process is conducted at the AJF Training Camp Center in accordance with the designated schedule. The project, led by Professor Mike Callan from the University of Hertfordshire, involves both international and local experts.

During the lessons, students acquire knowledge based on an internationally recognized coaching curriculum and develop practical coaching skills.

15 March, 2025