The Baku Championship among young judokas under the age of 21 (U-21) was organized jointly by the Azerbaijan Judo Federation and the Baku City Youth and Sports Department. The competition took place at the “Khilasediji” Sports and Wellness Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Hovsan settlement.
A total of 150 judokas from 27 different clubs, societies, and sports organizations in Baku competed in 14 weight categories.
Among the athletes of the “Neftchi” Sports Club, Khanahmad Sharifov, competing in the 66 kg weight category, defeated all his opponents and won the gold medal. Meanwhile, Ibad Amirov (73 kg) secured third place.