President Ilham Aliyev Honours Members of the Judo Family

On 26 December, a ceremony dedicated to the sporting results of 2025 was held.

At the event attended by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and President of the National Olympic Committee, Ilham Aliyev, athletes and sports professionals who have contributed to the development of sport in the country were honoured.

Our esteemed President presented the certificate conferring the honorary title of “Honoured Physical Education and Sports Figure” to judo Olympic and World medallist, three-time World Veteran Champion Movlud Miraliyev for his outstanding services and high professionalism in the development of sport in Azerbaijan.

The Head of State also presented housing orders for new apartments to Ramil Valiyev, head doctor of the national judo teams, and Imamverdi Mammadov, coach of the women’s national team, for their high achievements in 2025.

In addition, for his long-term fruitful activity in the development of sport in Azerbaijan, judo coach Tarlan Hasanov, holder of the title “Honoured Coach”, will be awarded a personal stipend of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

On behalf of the Azerbaijani judo family, we express our deep gratitude to the President for his attention and care. This high recognition inspires all members of the judo family to strive for new successes.