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.