Ali Askerov awarded 5th dan black belt

On July 5, the opening ceremony of the "Victory Cup" karate tournament, organized by the Azerbaijan Karate Federation (AKF) and the "Arpachay" sports union, was held at the "Serhedchi" sports center.

As reported by BAKU.WS, at the beginning of the event, participants observed a minute of silence in memory of national leader Heydar Aliyev, as well as all martyrs who gave their lives for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan. Then the national anthem of the country was played.

The president of the AKF, member of the Milli Mejlis Ulvi Guliyev, spoke at the opening, describing the significance of the great Victory achieved in the 44-day Patriotic War in the history of independent Azerbaijan.

Then the commander of the Jamshid Nakhchivanski Military Lyceum at the National Defense University, Hero of the Patriotic War Anar Mirzoyev, spoke about the liberation of our lands under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev and emphasized the importance of the historical victory for educating youth in the spirit of patriotism.

Members of the Milli Mejlis Fazil Mustafa and Vugar Rahimzade also noted the attention paid to sports in Azerbaijan, as well as the contribution of young athletes to achieving the great victory.

Vice-president of "Arpachay" Yaver Huseynov expressed gratitude to the president of the sports union Ali Askerov for his contribution to raising a healthy generation, developing karate and supporting this sport.

At the end, the president of the AKF presented Ali Askerov with an honorary diploma for receiving a 5th dan black belt for his contribution to the development of karate.

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