The WAKO Cadets and Juniors World Kickboxing Championships were held in Jesolo, Italy, on 18–27 September 2026. The Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation's national team of cadets and juniors won 16 medals at the championships: 10 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
Three of the gold medals were won in the junior age group and seven in the cadet age group. The titles came in K-1, Low Kick and Full Contact.
The team's head coach was Hakim Hacıyev. During the competition the squad was led by the federation's vice-president Eduard Məmmədov.
Azerbaijani referees also performed well at the championships. Anar Məmmədov was named best ring referee and renewed his international A category. Aydın Ağabəyov also renewed his A category, and Fatimə Şükürlü received the B category.
On its return home, the national team was welcomed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport by families, coaches, federation representatives and members of the sports community.
Source: İdman.Biz