BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Azerbaijani athletes
achieved a historic result at the World Kung Fu Championship held
in the Italian city of Perugia, President of the Azerbaijan Kung Fu
Federation Nurlan Aslanov said, Trend reports.
He noted that Amina Aliyeva, who became world champion in the
girls’ category, showed remarkable determination:
“Amina stepped onto the combat tatami for the first time. It’s
natural to feel nervous, but the courage she displayed from the
very first seconds of the fight impressed us all. This success is
the result of hard work. Her victory is a testament to her
perseverance. Amina’s personal coach is Babek Aliyev, who also
serves as a coach in our federation. He is a true
professional.”
The federation head also expressed gratitude to all the fans who
supported the team.
Azerbaijani athletes competing in the Light Sanda category
finished the tournament with a total of seven medals — five gold
and two silver. With this result, the national team placed third in
the overall team standings.
