Islam Najafguliyev and Vilayat Rahimli Earn International Referee Status

Azerbaijani judo referees Islam Najafguliyev and Vilayat Rahimli have successfully passed examinations in Győr, Hungary, earning the title of Category "B" international referee.

Operativ Media reports, citing the Azerbaijan Judo Federation.

The theoretical knowledge and practical training of the referees participating in the International Judo Federation (IJF) seminar and examination program held on November 6–8 were evaluated.

During the seminar, the application of competition rules, evaluation of technical techniques, and referee decision-making in various match situations were analyzed using video examples.

Practical assessments were conducted during the Cadet European Cup held in Győr on November 7–8.

At this stage, Islam Najafguliyev and Vilayat Rahimli were evaluated on their correct application of rules, positioning on the tatami, consistency of decisions, and overall match management skills.

Having successfully completed all stages, the Azerbaijani referees were awarded diplomas certifying their Category "B" international rank, along with official ties and badges.