Azerbaijan Cadet Boys’ National Team Begins International Training Camp in Japan

The Azerbaijan cadet boys’ national judo team has begun an international training camp in Japan.

A total of 16 Azerbaijani judoka are participating in the three-week camp. The team is led by Head Coach Emin Iskandarov and coaches Nijat Shikhalizada and Kotaro Sasaki.

The first stage of the camp is being held at Sagami School, affiliated with Tokai University. Training in Japan, a country renowned for its rich judo traditions, provides an important opportunity for the athletes to improve their technical and tactical skills, gain international experience and adapt to a highly competitive training environment.

Particular emphasis is being placed on developing the judoka’s individual technical skills, randori performance, physical endurance and ability to compete against opponents with different fighting styles.

The international training camp represents an important stage in the cadet judoka’s preparations for upcoming competitions. It also contributes to their long-term development and supports their progression towards the senior national team.