The “Göygöl Open” tournament, organised by the “Sensey” Sports Club with the support of the Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation, has concluded. More than 300 athletes representing 31 clubs competed: according to İdman.Biz, 305 athletes passed the weigh-in, while the federation's closing report puts the number of participants at about 400.
The weigh-in took place on 22 August 2026, and the bouts began on 23 August. Fights were held in two rings and on two tatamis. Before the tournament, the arena was fitted with tatami areas, a ring, work zones for the referees and areas for the athletes. According to the federation, the tournament, marked by tense and interesting contests, was well organised.
The competition was run by Aydın Ağabəyov, deputy chairman of the Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation's Referees Board and an international “A” category referee, together with the international “A” category referees Anar Məmmədov and Elşən İsayev.
The federation has shared a video from the tournament on its page.
Source: WAKO Azerbaijan (Facebook)