Azerbaijan shines at World Kyokushin Karate Championship in Riyadh
14 December 2025 17:19 (UTC+04:00)
The World Kyokushin Federation (KWF) World Championshipconcluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Azerbaijan’s national teamdelivering strong performances across multiple categories,Azernews reports.
The Azerbaijani delegation included 16 athletes, 2 referees, 1head coach, and 1 country representative, for a total of 20participants. The team was led by Gabil Sayadov, Secretary Generalof the Azerbaijan Karate Federation, and Rza Mustafayev, KWFrepresentative.
According to the final results, Azerbaijani karatekas won medalsin various age and weight categories:
Gold: Javid Kazimli (16-17 years, +80 kg) and Selcan Babayeva(+60 kg)
Silver: Rahman Yusubov (14-15 years, -75 kg)
Bronze: Vagif Bandaliyev (16-17 years, -70 kg) and ToghrulOrucov (12-13 years, -60 kg)
The national team excelled in both individual and teamcompetitions, representing Azerbaijan with distinction andcontributing to the strengthening of the country’s position in theinternational Kyokushin karate arena.
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