Nihad Aghayev: 'I was prepared well for European Judo Championships'

Nihad Aghayev (50 kg), who won gold at the 2026 Millennium Team European Cadet Judo Championships in Gran Canaria, Spain, told Report that he was well prepared for the event.

"I thoroughly analyzed my opponents from a technical standpoint. We raised our country's flag at the European Championships. I will also prepare very seriously for the next competition. I will strive to continue to show strong results and represent our country with dignity," the athlete said.

The Azerbaijani team achieved a historic result, winning 10 medals at the European Championships.

Zahra Guliyeva (up to 40 kg) and Nihad Aghayev (up to 50 kg) became European champions. Silver medals were won by Farid Rzazade (up to 50 kg), Sadig Mammadov (up to 73 kg), and Omar Akhundov (up to 90 kg). Bronze medalists included Ibrahim Talibov (up to 55 kg), Konul Eyvazli (up to 48 kg), Ilkin Garayev (up to 66 kg), Aykhan Hasanli, and Yagub Mammadov.