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FEDERATİON About

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Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future

In May 1972, the USSR Committee for Physical Culture and Sports adopted a resolution on the development of judo across the Soviet Union. The document instructed the establishment of dedicated judo sections and the organisation of competitions in Azerbaijan as well. Judo quickly gained popularity in the country, and in the same year the Azerbaijan Judo Federation was established.

Aghayar Akhundzade became the first Azerbaijani specialist to be awarded the title of Honoured Coach of the USSR in 1992. Among Azerbaijani judoka, Sahib Ismayilov was the first to earn the title of Master of Sport, while Gudrat Panjaliyev became the first International Master of Sport. Among women, Arzu Atayeva was the first Master of Sport, and Gulshan Shirinova became the first International Master of Sport.

These successful traditions continued after Azerbaijan regained its independence.

History
History

In November 1972, the first official judo competition was held in Azerbaijan. A total of 70 athletes took part in the Burevestnik Society Youth Championship.

At the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, Nazim Huseynov returned home with a gold medal. In honour of this victory, the State Flag of independent Azerbaijan was raised for the first time at the Olympic Games.

In 2008, Elnur Mammadli’s dominant triumph at the Beijing Olympic Games sparked nationwide celebrations. Upon their return home, Elnur and bronze medallist Movlud Miraliyev received a grand welcome.

In 2013, Elkhan Mammadov became the first world champion in judo from independent Azerbaijan, securing his place in the nation’s sporting history.

At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Rustam Orujov and Elmar Gasimov won silver medals, once again demonstrating the strength and potential of the Azerbaijan national team.

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Irina Kindzerska claimed a bronze medal and stepped onto the Olympic podium.

In 2024, Hidayat Heydarov and Zelim Kotsoyev made history at the Paris Olympic Games by becoming Olympic champions.

Sustainable Development

Our vision is to further strengthen Azerbaijan's position as one of the world's leading judo nations and establish judo as a widely practiced, respected, and trusted sport throughout society.

Vision
Vision

Alongside sustaining international success, we aim to promote the positive impact of judo on both physical and personal development to an even wider audience.

Objectives and Priorities

Our mission is to develop and promote judo as an accessible, values-based sport that empowers people to discover their potential.

Mission
Mission

We strive to instill the core values of judo—respect, discipline, perseverance, balance, and self-confidence — throughout society while helping to raise a new generation that is stronger, healthier, and more purposeful through the practice of judo.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Meet our leadership team.

Rashad Nabiyev
Federation President

Rashad Nabiyev

Rashad Nabiyev