2024-06-09 22:02:26
“That is what I got here right here for, to win my tenth title.”
As reported by İdman.biz, this was acknowledged by Farhad Rajabli, who celebrated his anniversary victory on the European Championship amongst veterans.
The judoka shared his success in an interview with the European Judo Union web site.
“On the eve of the competitors, the Azerbaijani press got here out with headlines that Rajabli was preventing for the tenth title. So there was additional stress. It was exhausting, everyone seems to be coaching exhausting and getting ready for this match. Beforehand, I had two opponents whom I defeated, and now I felt that they had been properly ready towards me,” Rajabli emphasised.
Rajabli has been working towards judo for greater than half a century and is the pinnacle coach of the veteran Azerbaijani nationwide workforce. He has been a part of his workforce since its inception. “As you recognize, Azerbaijan was a part of the previous Soviet Union, and when the Soviet Union created the judo federation in 1972, Azerbaijan was additionally included in it. Since that day I’ve been working towards judo, and not using a break,” recollects the illustrious veteran.
He was not exaggerating when he mentioned that he consistently practiced judo. Rajabli graduated from college a while in the past as a judo coach, and since then this has been his career. He claims that his total household practices judo, all of his male kids and grandchildren do the identical. All of them like to observe his progress. Now it is Las Vegas’ flip as Rajabli prepares for his twelfth World Masters title later this 12 months. Nevertheless, he has no plans to cease.
“I’ll proceed as a result of I can do it and I’m very comfortable. I benefit from the victory and lift the flag of my nation. I’ll do that as a lot and so long as I can. Judo retains me wholesome.”
Rajabli’s first efficiency on the Veteran European Championship occurred in 2004, the place he received silver. He received his first title in 2006. After 20 years as a veteran, he celebrated his tenth title in Sarajevo, changing into the primary Azerbaijani judoka to ever win so many European veteran titles.
“Veteran judo has come a great distance. The extent of group in any respect veteran European championships is superb, even higher than on the veteran world championships. It will be extremely good to win one other title in Azerbaijan, however this determination shouldn’t be in my energy.”
For Rajabli, taking on judo at a late age is totally regular. However…
“If somebody begins judo at an older age, it’s regular, it’s potential. However they simply must be affected person and take it step-by-step. Judo is nice for well being, simply don’t rush to struggle, take time and do it step-by-step,” concluded Rajabli.
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