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The Flag of the International Judo Federation Handed Over to Azerbaijan

Flag Handover Ceremony Marks the End of the World Judo Championships in Budapest

On the final day of the individual competitions at the World Judo Championships held in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, a flag handover ceremony took place. The flag of the International Judo Federation (IJF) was ceremoniously presented to Azerbaijan, the host country of the 2026 World Championships.

The flag was received by Vice President of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation and Olympic champion Elnur Mammadli. The ceremony was attended by President of the European Judo Union Laszlo Toth, IJF Secretary General Lisa Allan, and other officials.

The 2026 World Judo Championships will be held in Baku from July 9 to 16. The individual competitions will take place from July 9 to 15, followed by the mixed team event on July 16. This will mark the second time Baku hosts the prestigious event, having previously welcomed the World Championships in 2018.

19 June, 2025
Zelym Kotsoiev Adds Another World Championship Medal to His Collection

Azerbaijani judoka Zelym Kotsoiev (-100 kg) won a bronze medal at the World Championships held in Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

The Olympic champion, who lost in the quarterfinals, defeated Spanish representative Nikoloz Sherazadishvili in the repechage round. In the bronze medal match, Kotsoiev overcame South Korean Seheon Kim by ippon to claim third place at the World Championships. The 27-year-old athlete has now reached the podium at the World Championships for the fourth consecutive time. He previously won bronze medals in 2022 and 2023, and a gold medal in 2024.

It should be noted that this is Azerbaijan’s third medal at the World Championships in Budapest. Earlier, Zelim Tckaev (-81 kg) and Eljan Hajiyev (-90 kg) also won bronze medals. Rashid Mammadaliyev (-73 kg) finished in 7th place.

18 June, 2025
Eljan Hajiyev is a World Bronze Medalist

Another Bronze for Azerbaijan at the World Championships in Budapest

Another Azerbaijani judoka has secured a bronze medal in the individual competition at the World Judo Championships held in Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

Eljan Hajiyev, competing in the –90 kg weight category, defeated Estonia’s Klen Kristofer Kaljulaid in the bronze medal match.

This marks the second bronze medal for Team Azerbaijan at the tournament. Yesterday, Zelim Tckaev (–81 kg) overcame UAE representative Nugzari Tatalashvili to claim third place on the podium.

17 June, 2025