In 2026, Azerbaijan will host the Judo World Championships

In June 2026, Azerbaijan will once again become the center of the judo world, hosting the Judo World Championships. An agreement has been reached between the International Judo Federation and the Azerbaijan Judo Federation regarding this.

It should be noted that the Judo World Championships in Baku will mark the start of the qualification rounds for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

This prestigious event is highly anticipated by the global judo community in the new Olympic cycle. The strongest athletes from numerous countries around the world will compete in the capital, Baku.

It is also worth mentioning that Azerbaijan previously hosted the Judo World Championships in 2018, successfully organizing a high-level international sports event.

In an article published by the International Judo Federation, the significance of Baku hosting this event is emphasized. It also highlights how, thanks to the continuous support of the President of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, and the joint efforts of the country's sports organizations, Azerbaijan has become a strong player in the world of judo. The article further mentions the gold medals won by Hidayat Heydarov and Zelim Kotsoyev at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the pinnacle of these achievements.

The Azerbaijan Judo Federation is eagerly looking forward to welcoming athletes, officials, and judo enthusiasts to the World Championships, with world-class infrastructure, deep sporting traditions, and passionate fans.