Azerbaijan Finish First in Bremen with 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 8 Bronze Medals

On 21 March, the International Masters Judo Tournament got underway in Bremen, Germany. On the opening day, the winners and medallists in the U-18 age category were determined, and our cadet boys’ national team delivered an outstanding performance.

Rza Khalilli (-50 kg), Mahammadali Husiyev (-60 kg), Ayxan Hasanli (-81 kg) and Omar Akhundov (-90 kg) won gold medals. Farid Khudiyev (-55 kg), Mehman Asgarov (-60 kg) and Polad Hasanli (-81 kg) claimed silver. Nihad Agayev (-50 kg), David Mahmudov (-55 kg), Mikayil Gojayev (-60 kg), Elgun Safarov (-66 kg), Sadiq Mammadov (-73 kg), Yagub Mammadov (-81 kg), Nureddin Aliyev (-90 kg) and Tamerlan Aliyev (+90 kg) earned bronze medals.

In the end, the Azerbaijan national team finished first in the team standings with 4 gold, 3 silver and 8 bronze medals.

It should be noted that the U-21 contests will be held tomorrow. A total of 839 athletes from 30 countries are taking part in the tournament.