The European karate championship has been held in Nuremberg, Germany. In
the competition more than 1500 athletes from 30 countries have participated and
our country has been represented by 6 athletes.Protecting the honor of the country 5 athletes have been the graduates
of “Neftchi” Sports Club. It is gratifying that, all karatekas of the club have
included among the winners of the European Championship. Competing in the age
group of 12-13 Ismayil Bayramov has become the winner in the kata competitions.
Ahmad Iskandarov has been awarded the silver medal in kumite. The tournament
organized among men Saadi Namazov (80 kg) has become the European Champion. Agshin
Ibragimov (+85 kg) has taken the second place and Hasan Guliyev has taken the
third place.Note that, the troika of Saadi Namazov, Agshin Ibragimov and Hasan
Guliyev has become the leader in the team competition.