On July 25, 2025, exemplary performances in Kyokushin Karate were held at the sports ground of the ABAD neighborhood located at 18 Gara Garayev Street, Nizami District, on the occasion of the “26 July – Day of the Establishment of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan”. The event was organized jointly by the Youth and Sports Sector of the Baku City Youth and Sports Department for Nizami District and the Azerbaijan Karate Federation, with the support of the Nizami District Executive Power and the Nizami District Housing and Communal Services Union.

The event was attended by Eldəniz Zeynalov, a responsible representative of the Nizami District Executive Power, Vasif Isayev, Head of the Youth and Sports Sector for Nizami District, and Vidadi Khalilov, representative of the Azerbaijan Karate Federation and the international IKO Matsushima Kyokushinkan Karate Organization in Azerbaijan, holder of the 5th Dan black belt in Kyokushinkan Karate, and an “Honored Master of Sports” of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

They congratulated the athletes and shared their views and recommendations regarding the Ministry’s activities, emphasizing the importance of such events in promoting physical education, sports, and a healthy lifestyle.

Under the leadership of Vidadi Khalilov, children, teenagers, and young athletes demonstrated their skills by performing various complex technical-tactical tasks. The event was welcomed with great appreciation by local residents and spectators. A total of 50 athletes participated in the demonstration.

At the end of the event, letters of appreciation were presented to the coaches by the Baku City Youth and Sports Department, and certificates were awarded to all participating athletes.

Branch Chief; Vidadi Khalilov