Vusal Abdullazade
Vusal Abdullazade | |
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| Born | September 12, 1992 Ismayilli, Azerbaijan |
| Occupation(s) | Karate practitioner, sports administrator |
| Known for | Assistant to the President of the Azerbaijan Karate Federation, 5th Dan black belt in traditional Fudokan karate |
Vusal Abdullazade (born on 12 September 1992 in Ismayilli, Azerbaijan) is a distinguished Azerbaijani karate practitioner and sports administrator. He holds the position of Assistant to the President of the Azerbaijan Karate Federation and represents the World Fudokan Karate Federation officially within Azerbaijan. Abdullazade is recognized as an Honored Athlete of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has earned a silver medal at the European Championship, triumphed in prominent international contests, and possesses a 5th Dan black belt in traditional Fudokan karate.
Life
Born on September 12, 1992, in Tircan village of Ismayilli district, Azerbaijan, Vusal Abdullazade has built a notable career in martial arts.
In 2011, his sporting accomplishments granted him admission to the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sport without the need for entrance examinations; he successfully graduated with honors in June 2015.
Between 2015 and 2016, he fulfilled his mandatory military duty within a frontline unit of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces and took part in the April 2016 hostilities.
Since August 25, 2016, Abdullazade has been serving as the head coach and director at the Baku Karate-do Academy.
He was a candidate in the 2020 parliamentary elections for Azerbaijan’s National Assembly.
From May 2, 2024, he assumed the role of Assistant to the President of the Azerbaijan Karate Federation, additionally overseeing its Press and Technical Services divisions.
In 2024, he commenced studies in State and Municipal Administration at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Azerbaijan.
National
On 16 February 2008, Abdullazade secured first place at the Baku City Open Championship in Goju-Ryu Karate (junior category).
On 26 April 2008, he earned a silver medal at the same Baku City Open Championship in Goju-Ryu Karate (juniors).
He finished as runner-up on 18 May 2008 at the Azerbaijan Cup in Goju-Ryu Karate (junior division).
On 6 March 2011, he became Azerbaijan’s adult champion in Multi-Combat Sports (B-2 / 60 kg) in Ismayilli.
On 25 September 2011, Abdullazade won the Republic Tournament in Contact Karate (60 kg) held in Baku.
On 11 March 2012, he claimed the national title among adults in Multi-Combat Sports (B-2 / 65 kg) in Goychay.
Between 6 and 8 December 2013, he emerged victorious at the XVI Republic Championship encompassing Okinawa-Goju-Ryu Karate-do and Kobudo as well as International Kempo Karate and Kobudo (60 kg), marking his seventh national championship title.
On 23 March 2014, he was crowned Azerbaijan champion in Contact Karate (75 kg) during a competition held in Baku.
On 22 December 2016, Abdullazade reclaimed his Azerbaijan Contact Karate championship title (75 kg) in Baku; he subsequently finished as runner-up in the same category during the 2017 championship.
International
In 2011, he attained world champion status in the 60 kg weight class at the World Military Sports All-Round Competitions hosted by Ukraine.
In 2013, Abdullazade repeated this achievement by winning world champion honors in the 70 kg division at the same competition held in Poland.
In 2014, he secured a silver medal competing in the 70 kg category at the World All-Styles Championship and Olympics conducted in Portugal.
In 2018, he once again became world champion within the 75 kg weight class at the World Military Sports All-Round Competitions held in Ukraine.
From May 8 to May 11, 2025, Poland’s city of Puławy hosted the 10th World Championship for traditional Fudokan karate. The Azerbaijani national team under Abdullazade’s leadership earned nine medals—five golds, two silvers, and two bronzes—at this significant international event.
External links
- Vusal Abdullazade — Official profile on the National Olympic Committee of Azerbaijan website
- Overview and Future Prospects of Karate in Azerbaijan presented by CBC Sport (Azerbaijan), YouTube
- Morning Hour – Interview with Azerbaijan Karate Federation Official (Vusal Abdullazade), YouTube