The National Junior Taekwondo Championship has been held. The competition, which took place at the Ministry of Emergency Situations’ “Rescuer” Sports and Health Center, brought together 554 athletes representing 70 clubs and sports organizations from the capital and various regions of the country competing for medals.

Athletes of the “Neftchi” Sports Club won a total of four medals, including two gold and two bronze.

In the girls’ competition, Lamiya Rzayeva (33 kg) and Esmanur Azayeva (47 kg) emerged victorious in all their bouts and were crowned Azerbaijan champions.

In the boys’ division, Ahmad Murvatov (33 kg) and Umud Shahbazov (37 kg) secured bronze medals, finishing in third place.

It should also be noted that the taekwondo athletes of the “Neftchi” Sports Club placed third in the overall team standings.