Azerbaijan's national kickboxing team delivered an impressive performance at the WAKO World Cup held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from October 13 to 18, winning a total of 38 medals.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the press service of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports, the national team secured 15 gold, seven silver and 16 bronze medals, finishing sixth in the overall team standings.
The prestigious international tournament brought together 3,043 representatives from 45 countries, including 2,530 athletes, highlighting the scale and competitiveness of the event.
Azerbaijan's gold medal winners were Mahammad Imanov (60 kg), Rafig Babazade (57 kg), Ali Mayilzade (57 kg), Rafig Aliyev (63.5 kg), Elmir Mirzaliyev (71 kg), Ali Akbar (+91 kg), Rasul Babazade (51 kg), Firuz Valiyev (74 kg), Rasul Maharramli (54 kg), Ibrahim Suleymanli (57 kg), Jasmin Amirova (52 kg), Nazpari Jabbarova (48 kg), Yegana Rahimova (52 kg), Mubariz Samadov (+69 kg) and Aydan Mehdili (60 kg).
Silver medals were awarded to Huseyn Amiri (45 kg), Amid Aghakishiyev (69 kg), Nurlan Jabbarov (51 kg), Hasan Nasirov (60 kg), Nazrin Gasimova (65 kg) and Aydan Valizade (48 kg).
Bronze medalists included Ali Garayev (71 kg), Ali Jabbarzade (60 kg), Ramin Ahmadov (48 kg), Raul Garayev (57 kg), Ramiz Mammadov (60 kg), Aykhan Gurbanli (63.5 kg), Elmir Ibrahimov (63.5 kg), Sahib Mikayilzade (67 kg), Nihad Huseynov (69 kg), Amid Aghakishiyev (69 kg), Nazli Jafarzade (56 kg), Gurban Maharramli (75 kg), Elmira Mammadova (55 kg), Firuz Valiyev (74 kg) and Kamil Samadov (81 kg).
Azerbaijani officials also achieved professional recognition during the tournament. Referee Elkhan Ahmadov obtained WAKO Category B status, while Mahammad Babayev earned Category C certification.
Azerbaijani athletes also enjoyed success at the KAT PRO professional fight night held as part of the World Cup program.
Rafig Babazade and Mahammad Imanov defeated opponents representing Türkiye and Uzbekistan, respectively, improving their positions in the professional rankings.
Both fighters are coached individually by Hikmat Hajiyev.
The results in Tashkent demonstrated Azerbaijan's competitive strength in international kickboxing, with the national team securing medals across numerous weight categories and gaining valuable experience against opponents from around the world.
