The International Judo Federation (IJF) has released motivational material in anticipation of the Junior World Championship , set to commence in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
According to Idman.biz, the IJF outlines compelling reasons to tune in for this exciting competition, spotlighting current stars of world judo, including successful Azerbaijani athletes who have made their mark in the junior ranks.
“Do you know Teddy Riner (FRA)? Of course you do. And Yeldos Smetov (KAZ), Hifumi Abe (JPN), Diyora Keldirorova (UZB), Hidayat Heydarov (AZE), Andreja Leski (SLO), Lasha Bekauri (GEO), Barbara Matic (CRO), Zelym Kotsoiev (AZE), Alice Bellandi (ITA) or Beatriz Souza (BRA, to name a few? Of course you know them because they are the Olympic champions of Paris 2024. They have all, with more or less success, participated in the junior world championships in one edition or another. Isn't that enough to convince you to follow the competition?”
13 Azerbaijani judokas will perform at the World Championships Juniors Individuals 2024.
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