Baku 2026 World Judo Championships Promotional Video Unveiled

A promotional video dedicated to the Baku 2026 World Judo Championships has been produced.

Created by Baku Media Center, the video features renowned judoka representing different generations of Azerbaijani judo.

The production brings together Azerbaijan’s first judo world champion Elkhan Mammadov, Olympic and world champion and four-time European champion Hidayat Heydarov, as well as European Championships silver medallist and six-time Grand Slam winner Balabay Aghayev.

Through visual storytelling, the video captures the distinctive character of judo and the traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation in Azerbaijani judo.

The World Judo Championships will take place at the National Gymnastics Arena from 4 to 11 October.