Judo is one of the most developed sports in Azerbaijan, where the National
Judo Federation was established in 1972.
Meanwhile, Makin has been awarded his 10th Dan - the highest possible grade which can be achieved in
judo.
Reuters today announced that its sports media agency Action Images has partnered with the International
Judo Federation (IJF), adding to a growing number of sports league partners signed since the agency expanded nine months ago.
"At the pinnacle of his career, winning the World Championships in Cairo 2005, he was in my eyes one of the true greats of British
Judo.
"He was a fantastic ambassador for British
judo and is our most successful athlete in the modern era of world
judo and the most talented judoka that I have ever had the pleasure to watch competing for Great Britain." His family said that Craig was much loved by everyone who knew him, but they would appreciate privacy at this hard time.
"Craig was a fantastic ambassador for British
Judo and is our most successful athlete in the modern era of world
judo and the most talented judoka that I have ever had the pleasure to watch competing for Great Britain.
Mardan Regional Sports Officer Kashif Farhan, President KP
Judo Association Masood Ahmad, General Secretary Mohammad Jalal were also present.
Mardan RSO Kashif Farhan, K-P
Judo Association President Masood Ahmad, GS Muhammad Jalal were present.
The team event will be held as per the rules of International
Judo Federation and
Judo Union of Asia.
| Four members from Loughborough
Judo club entered the AJA national closed
Judo competition held in Birmingham.
Joe Glynn is their
judo coach and all three represent Thornaby
judo club when competing, but also train at Middlesbrough
judo club.
The Korea
Judo Association (KJA) said the two sides agreed to field a unified team at the 11th East Asian
Judo Championships, although details need to be further discussed.