Baku:International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer has expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan’s leadership and the Azerbaijan Judo Federation for successfully organizing the World Judo Championships in Baku.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Vizer highlighted the event as a testament to Azerbaijan’s strong commitment to the sport of judo. He acknowledged President Ilham Aliyev’s dedication to the development of sports and thanked him for his support.
Vizer also extended his appreciation to Rashad Nabiyev, President of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, for his professional management of the championships. He thanked all guests, partners, and IJF ambassadors who contributed to the event’s success and congratulated the world champions and medalists.
The championships, held from October 4 to 11, were a key event on the international judo calendar, featuring 622 athletes from 93 countries, including 335 men and 287 women.