Aykhan Mirzazade and Mahammad Musayev Crowned Junior European Champions

Azerbaijan national team members Aykhan Mirzazade and Mahammad Musayev claimed gold medals at the Junior European Judo Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro.

Competing in the -60 kg category, Aykhan Mirzazade defeated all his opponents to reach the final. In the gold medal contest, the Azerbaijani judoka overcame France’s Lucien Tixier to become Junior European champion.

Mahammad Musayev also completed the competition unbeaten in the -66 kg category. In the final, he defeated Serbia’s Marko Jorgic by ippon to take the top spot on the podium.

With two gold medals, Azerbaijan finished the opening day of the European Championships at the top of the medal standings.