Ilham Aliyev attends opening ceremony of world judo championships

The opening ceremony of the World Judo Championships was held on October 5 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.

Operative Information Center-OMM reports that President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the ceremony.

The championships bring together competitors to vie for world titles in judo, an Olympic sport governed internationally by the International Judo Federation. Baku has hosted major international sporting events as part of Azerbaijan’s efforts to develop its sports infrastructure and promote the country as a venue for global competitions.