On 15 March 2026, the "Region Championship" was held at the Gəncə Olympic Complex in line with the calendar plan of the Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation. Around 300 athletes from 30 teams took part in the competition, organised jointly by the Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation, the Gəncə–Daşkəsən Regional Department of Youth and Sports and the AKF West region.
The championship opened with the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan and a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs who gave their lives for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and independence.
The event was attended by staff of the Gəncə–Daşkəsən Regional Department of Youth and Sports, the chairman of the Kickboxing Federation for the West region, directors of sports schools, the management of the Gəncə Olympic Complex, representatives of AKF clubs, international and national referees, families of martyrs, veterans, as well as members of the local community and athletes.
The tournament, held across various age groups and weight categories, was conducted under the rules of the Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation. Athletes who took first, second and third places were awarded diplomas, medals and cups by the organisers.
The "Şuşa" kickboxing sports club was named the best club of the competition, Əli Cəfərov the best coach and Şərur Məmmədov the best referee.
Source: WAKO Azerbaijan (Facebook)