Tbilisi: Azerbaijani judoka Hidayat Heydarov claimed a silver medal at the European Senior Championships 2026 Individuals held in Tbilisi, Georgia. He secured the medal in the men’s 73kg weight division, after losing to Georgian Lasha Shavdatuashvili in the final.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijan has joined the prestigious tournament, which runs until April 19, with a squad of 15 judokas – nine men and six women. Earlier in the competition, Ahmad Yusifov (60kg) and Turan Bayramov (66kg) secured bronze medals, further showcasing Azerbaijan’s strong presence in the championship.