Farhad RAJABLI had a profitable displaying on the European Judo Championships Veterans Sarajevo 2024, the place he competed within the M8-90kg class. He had one aim and one aim solely: to win gold.
I got here right here for this, to win my tenth title. Particularly that previous to the competitors in Azerbaijan the information papers already write article with title like ‘Rajabli goes for tenth title’, so I had that added stress to make it occur. It was robust, everyone seems to be coaching arduous and making ready for this event. I had two opponents whom I gained in opposition to earlier than and I may really feel within the contest that they had been ready nicely in opposition to me.
Rajabli has been concerned in judo for over half a century and he’s the pinnacle coach of the veteran crew of Azerbaijan. He has been a part of his crew since its inception.
As you understand, Azerbaijan was a part of former Soviet Union and when the Soviet Union created judo federation in 1972, Azerbaijan was additionally included. I’m in judo since that day, continuous.
He was not exaggerating when he stated he had been concerned in judo continuous. Rajabli graduated from college as a judo coach a while in the past and it has been his occupation ever since. He claims that his complete household is concerned in judo, all the youngsters and male grandchildren too. All of them like to comply with his success. Now, Las Vegas is asking and Rajabli is heading for his twelfth veteran world title on the finish of this 12 months. With that, he has no plans to cease.
I’ll proceed becuase I can do it and I’m very glad. I benefit from the win and having fun with elevating my nation flag. I’ll do it as a lot and so long as I can. Judo retains me wholesome.
Rajabli’s first look at a veteran European championships was in 2004, the place he gained silver. He gained his first title in 2006. After 20 years as a veteran, he celebrated his tenth title in Sarajevo, changing into the primary Azerbaijani judoka ever to win this variety of veteran European titles.
Veteran judo got here a good distance. The extent of organisation is nice for all of the veteran European championships, in reality its higher than the veteran worlds. It will be extremely good to win one other title in Azerbaijan however this choice just isn’t in my hand.
For Rajabli, taking on judo at a late age is completely regular. However…
If anybody begins judo at older age it’s regular, it’s attainable. However they simply should be affected person and take it step-by-step. Judo is sweet for well being simply don’t hurry to struggle, take time and take it step-by-step.
Photos: Dino Secic
Writer: Szandra Szogedi
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