Aavo Põhjala Explained

Aavo Põhjala (born 1 August 1957 in Tartu) is an Estonian judoka and judoka coach.^[1]

In 1980 he graduated from Tartu State University in physical education.^[1]

1974-1986 he become 14-times Estonian champion in different judo weight categories.^[1]

Since 1980 he worked as a judoka coach. 1984-2013 he was the principal coach of Estonian national judoka team.^[1]

Students: Indrek Pertelson, Aleksei Budõlin, Dmitri Budõlin, Martin Padar.^[1]

Since 2014 he is the president of Estonian Judo Federation.^[1]

Awards:

• several times Estonian Judoka of the Year^[1]
• 2000: Estonian Coach of the Year
• 2001: Order of the Estonian Red Cross, IV class.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: ESBL: Aavo_Põhjala . esbl.ee . 8 June 2021.
2. Web site: Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Aavo Põhjala. www.president.ee . 10 June 2021.