The Victory Cup karate tournament, dedicated to Azerbaijan's Victory Day on November 8, has been held in Baku, bringing together nearly 300 young athletes.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the Azerbaijan Karate Federation, participants competed across various age and weight categories.
The tournament aimed to highlight the historical significance of Victory Day, promote patriotism among young people and encourage the development and popularity of karate in Azerbaijan.
The opening ceremony began with the performance of Azerbaijan's national anthem, followed by a minute of silence in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and those who lost their lives defending the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Speakers at the ceremony emphasized the significance of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Second Karabakh War in 2020 under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev.
The Azerbaijan Karate Federation expressed gratitude to the country's leadership, military personnel and people for their contributions to the victory, while paying tribute to fallen soldiers and wounded veterans.
Members of the Azerbaijan Karate Federation's Executive Board, prominent representatives of the sporting community, coaches, athletes and invited guests attended the ceremony.
Several individuals were honored for their contributions to the development of sports and the promotion of healthy lifestyles and patriotic values among young people.
Following the competition, winners and medalists received specially designed medals, trophies and commemorative gifts dedicated to Victory Day.
The tournament was held under the supervision of the Baku City Youth and Sports Department and the Azerbaijan Karate Federation, with organizational support from the KWF representative office of Kyokushin (Kai) Senshi Karate.
