The Republican Judo Competition among teenagers born in 2008-2010 took place on June 5 at the Sports Palace in Khujand. This was reported by the press service of the executive body of state power of the Sughd region.
The opening ceremony of the sports event was attended by the Chairman of the Sughd Region Rajabboy Akhmadzoda. In his speech, he emphasized that thanks to the constant attention and support of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the country's sports industry is developing steadily.
The head of the region noted that the growing interest in sports, in particular judo, is confirmed by the active participation of young people in competitions at various levels. As an example, he cited the successful holding of the international Grand Slam tournament in judo in Dushanbe, as well as the high results demonstrated by Tajik athletes in the international arena.
The competitions in Khujand were organized by the Judo Federation of Tajikistan, the Committee for Youth and Sports under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, with the assistance of the executive body of state power of the Sughd region. Young judokas from all regions of the country took part in the tournament.
The competition, which took place in several weight categories, determined the strongest athletes. The winners and prize winners were awarded medals, diplomas and memorable prizes.
In conclusion of his speech, Rajabboy Akhmadzoda congratulated the participants and guests of the competition on the National Unity Day, wished the young athletes further success, perseverance and new victories on the way to the heights of sports mastery. The competition was declared open.