Renovated Judo Hall Inaugurated at the Azerbaijan Sports Academy

Renovated judo hall inaugurated at the Azerbaijan Sports Academy (ASA).

At the opening ceremony, ASA Rector Fuad Hajiyev noted that professional preparation of judoka and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle are among the Academy’s top priorities, and expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijan Judo Federation (AJF) for its support.

AJF Executive Vice President Rashad Rasullu highlighted three years of effective cooperation between ASA and the Federation. He added that organizing practical judo classes in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire (UK) and running upskilling courses for new coaches are key pillars of this collaboration.

Professor Mike Callan of the University of Hertfordshire praised the tripartite partnership between ASA–AJF–UH, emphasizing that it contributes significantly to the dissemination of judo knowledge not only within the country but also internationally.