Azerbaijani professional sports coaches from various disciplines
took place at the Azerbaijani House in Marneuli, Georgia, organized
by the “Caucasus Arena” Association, which is registered with the
Ministry of Justice of Georgia, the State Committee on Work with
Diaspora of Azerbaijan told Trend.
The event, held as part of the committee’s project “Promotion of
Azerbaijani Realities and Cultural Heritage in Georgia,” saw the
participation of around 50 sports coaches and public figures.
Yaver Mammadov, the head of the “Caucasus Arena” Association,
director of the Gabala Educational Center, and five-time world and
Georgian kickboxing champion, emphasized that the organization’s
goal is to support young athletes, develop various sports
disciplines, and strengthen the material and technical
infrastructure. He also mentioned that projects will be launched to
bring young athletes to the global level, with plans to establish
cooperation with business structures and state organizations to
address financial and infrastructure challenges. Currently,
“Caucasus Arena” includes 85 coaches and 6,000 athletes.
Ehtibar Budagov-Elchiyev, an 18-time world record holder and
vice president of the “Caucasus Arena” Association, president of
the Caucasus World Records Federation, known as “The Magnet Man,”
and included in the Guinness Book of World Records, highlighted the
ongoing work to organize competitions, including meetings in
Garachop and Marneuli.
Janpolad Budagov, former head coach of Azerbaijan’s national
Wushu-Sanda team, two-time world and European champion, and World
Cup holder, announced the decision to establish a Wushu-Sanda
Federation in the Kvemo Kartli region.
Faig Mammadov, a professional Taekwondo athlete, expressed that
the creation of the “Caucasus Arena” Association is a significant
event for their compatriots, assuring that athletes will achieve
success by leveraging the coaches’ experience.
Shahin Bakhtiyarov, the head coach of the “Inam” kickboxing club
in the village of Ashaghi Goshakilse in the Bolnisi district,
emphasized that training sessions are free. He added that his goal
is to raise champions from the region and keep children and youth
away from harmful habits, ensuring they remain healthy and
strong.
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