UK ambassador congratulates Azerbaijani judoka on Olympic gold

The British Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Fergus Auld, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Azerbaijani judoka Hidayat Heydarov for his remarkable victory at the Paris Olympics.

According to Report, in a post on the social media platform X, the ambassador expressed his delight at Azerbaijan's entry into the gold medal list.

"Welcome to the gold medal club, Azerbaijan!" Ambassador Auld wrote. "As a fan of the sport, I know that a single move can lead to victory. My congratulations!"

Hidayat Heydarov's historic achievement came in the final match against French judoka Joan-Benjamin Gaba. With a stunning display of skill and precision, Heydarov secured Azerbaijan's first gold medal at the Paris Olympics.