Abu Dhabi:Azerbaijani judoka Konul Aliyeva has made history by securing a gold medal in the women’s 48kg category at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026. This achievement marks her as the first Azerbaijani female judoka to win a Grand Slam title.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Aliyeva’s path to victory included defeating opponents from Uzbekistan, the Netherlands, and France. In the final, she overcame Türkiye’s Merve Azak, clinching the gold.
This victory is also significant as it represents Aliyeva’s first senior-level gold medal on the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Judo Tour.