Azerbaijan will host the European Karate Championship in 2026, marking a major milestone for the country’s Deaflympic sports movement.
According to Report, the announcement was made by Namig Novruzov, Secretary General of the Azerbaijan Deaflympic Committee, who emphasized the event’s significance for the development of inclusive sports in the country.
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“As part of the activities of the European Deaf Sports Organization, the European Karate Championship is scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan in September 2026.
This will be a historic event for the progress of the Deaflympic movement in our country,” Novruzov stated.
He added that Azerbaijan is also set to host the General Assembly of the European Deaf Sports Committee in 2027, further strengthening the country’s position as a regional hub for international sporting events.
Officials note that these two major events will showcase Azerbaijan’s growing infrastructure for adaptive and inclusive sports and highlight its commitment to expanding opportunities for athletes with hearing impairments.
