Opening Ceremony Held for the European Judo Hopes Tournament

The opening ceremony of the European Judo Hopes Tournament was held at the Absheron Olympic Sports Complex. The event began with the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

In his opening remarks, Azerbaijan Judo Federation Vice President Elnur Mammadli expressed his satisfaction with Azerbaijan hosting the tournament for the second time. He noted that the event provides young judoka with a valuable opportunity to gain international experience, test their skills against representatives of different judo schools, and build new friendships. Mammadli also thanked the European Judo Union for its trust and continued support.

Sergey Oleynik, Head Sport Commissioner of the European Judo Union (EJU), welcomed the participants on behalf of EJU President László Tóth. He expressed his appreciation for the excellent organization and hospitality in Azerbaijan and thanked everyone involved in delivering the tournament.

Following the official speeches, the European Judo Hopes Tournament was declared open.