The open championship, the Ambassador of Japan Cup, will start on the 50th anniversary of the appearance of judo in Azerbaijan and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Azerbaijani-Japanese diplomatic relations on July 26.
Report has learned from the Azerbaijan Judo Federation that about 200 athletes will take part in the two-day tournament among teenagers U-15.
Thirty-five teams from Ganja and other regions will participate in the competitions in the Goygol Olympic Sports Complex.
The main goal of the tournament is to strengthen Japanese-Azerbaijani friendly ties, as well as to form a healthy lifestyle among teenagers through sports, as well as to promote and encourage judo.