Another educational seminar held for members of the junior girls’ national team

An educational seminar on healthy nutrition and performance was held for members of the junior girls’ national team.

The seminar was organised within the framework of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation’s educational programme and focused on the role of proper nutrition in the sporting development of young judoka. During the session, the importance of nutrition in adolescence, its impact on energy levels, concentration and recovery processes, the correct use of carbohydrates, hydration and the significance of the recovery window were explained using simple and practical examples.

Drawing on real cases from international tournaments, the negative effects of poor nutrition and unplanned weight cutting on performance were highlighted.