In June 2026, Azerbaijan will once again become the center of the judo world and host the World Championships.
According to İdman.biz, an agreement has been reached in this regard between the International Judo Federation and the Azerbaijan Judo Federation.
Licensing judo qualification competitions for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will begin with the World Championships in Baku.
This prestigious event is eagerly awaited by the global judo community in the new Olympic era. The strongest athletes from many countries of the world will compete in the capital Baku.
Earlier in 2018, Azerbaijan hosted the World Judo Championship and organized an international sporting event at a high level.
An article published by the International Judo Federation highlights the importance of holding this event in Baku and states that Azerbaijan has become a strong player in the field of judo as a result of the continuous support of the President of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, as well as the joint efforts of the country’s sports organizations. The article also refers to the gold medals won by Hidayat Heydarov and Zelim Kotsoev at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as the pinnacle of these achievements.
With world-class infrastructure, deep sporting traditions and an enthusiastic fan base, the Azerbaijan Judo Federation looks forward to welcoming athletes, officials and judo enthusiasts to the World Championships.
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