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Hidayat Heydarov is one of the leading athletes of Azerbaijan’s new generation of judo champions. Born in Baku in 1997, he quickly rose through the ranks of international judo competitions and became one of the strongest competitors in the 73 kg division.
Heydarov has won the World Championship and European Championship titles and has achieved victories in multiple IJF Grand Slam tournaments, establishing himself among the world’s elite judokas.
His dynamic fighting style and consistent results have made him one of the most exciting athletes representing Azerbaijan in modern judo.
Basic identity
Full Name
Hidayat Heydarov
Category
Sport
Tier
Elite
Field
Judo
Discipline
73 kg
Career status
Status
Active Elite
Career start
International competitions — mid 2010s
Current role
One of the leading athletes of the Azerbaijan national judo team.
Personal information
Birthdate
27 July 1997
Birth place
Baku, Azerbaijan
Country
Azerbaijan
Nationality
Azerbaijani
Professional value
Key achievements
World Champion
European Champion
Multiple IJF Grand Slam tournament victories
One of the strongest judokas of the new generation.
Event suitability
Judo masterclasses
Sport conferences
Youth sport development programs
Brand ambassador roles
Sport festivals
Corporate events
One of the strongest judo athletes of the new Azerbaijani generation
Hidayat Heydarov represents the new generation of Azerbaijani judo athletes competing at the highest international level
Key achievements
Paris 2024 Olympic gold; 2024 world title; European titles in 2017, 2022, 2023 and 2024; elected to the IJF Athletes Commission in 2025.
Event suitability
Olympic and sports panels, leadership talks, youth sessions, judo clinics, interviews and brand events.
Commercial opportunities
Potential ambassador roles, approved social content, appearances and sports activations; availability and terms require direct agreement.
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