On 11 September 2026, a kickboxing tournament for juniors dedicated to the 6th anniversary of the Patriotic War and to the cherished memory of our martyrs was held, jointly organised by the Suraxanı District Executive Authority and the Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation. The tournament took place at the Sports and Health Centre of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Suraxanı district. According to the information the federation released before the competition, more than 200 young kickboxers were expected to compete.
Speaking at the event, Adil Əliyev, head of the Suraxanı District Executive Authority and honorary president of the federation, said that the heroism of the martyrs who gave their lives for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty will never be forgotten, and that keeping their memory alive and passing on their honourable path to the younger generation is everyone's moral duty. He stressed that such events help strengthen the patriotic spirit among young people.
Federation president Orxan Əliyev addressed the martyrs' mothers, guests, athletes and coaches, noted the importance of passing on the martyrs' heroic legacy to future generations and wished the participants success. Orxan Əliyev also gave an interview about the tournament to the CBC İdman channel.
Source: WAKO Azerbaijan (Facebook)