The Senior World Judo Championships, held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, have come to an end.

Azerbaijan’s judokas finished the individual competition with a record seven medals: one gold, two silver and four bronze.

Representatives of Neftchi Sports Club, competing as part of the Azerbaijani national team, played a major role in this historic achievement. Four of the medals won by the national team went to the club’s athletes.

Ahmad Yusifov (60 kg) displayed great determination to claim the world champion title. Meanwhile, Zelim Tskayev (81 kg) and Ushangi Kokauri (+100 kg) won silver medals, while Omar Rajabli (81 kg) secured bronze.

The prestigious tournament, which began on October 4, featured 622 judokas from 93 countries. Azerbaijan was represented by 24 judokas across 13 weight categories.