Three Medals at the World Championship

Azerbaijan’s junior national judo team concluded the World Championship held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, with three medals. Our athletes, Kenan Nasibov (+100 kg) won silver, while Suleyman Shukurov (-81 kg) and Ajdar Baghirov (-100 kg) each claimed bronze. With this result, Azerbaijan ranked 4th among 67 countries in the men's standings.

Additionally, our representatives Nizami Imranov (-60 kg) and Aydan Valiyeva (-52 kg) finished 5th, while Fidan Alizade (-57 kg), Mammad Musayev (-66 kg), and Aslan Kotsoyev (-90 kg) secured 7th place.

The medals earned in the heavyweight categories are particularly gratifying. Ajdar Baghirov brought home a world championship medal in the -100 kg category, seven years after Olympic champion Zelim Kotsoyev achieved the same feat. Kenan Nasibov’s accomplishment is historic, as no Azerbaijani judoka had previously medaled in this weight class at a similar competition.

We congratulate our judokas and wish them continued success!