Mehman Azizov Explained

Mehman Azizov
Show-Medals:yes

Mehman Azizov (born January 1, 1976) is an Azerbaijani former judoka.

He finished in joint fifth place in the half-middleweight (81 kg) division at the 2004 Summer Olympics, having lost the bronze medal match to Dmitri Nossov of Russia. Video has circulated online that appears to show Azerbaijani Judo Olympian, Mehman Azizov abusing a child in his care during martial arts practice. The child is reported to have died from injuries sustained during the abuse. It is unclear if Azizov has been held responsible for the child's death. The International Judo Federation has yet to comment on the abuse.

Achievements

Year Tournament Place Weight class
2004 Olympic Games5th Half middleweight (81 kg)
European Judo Championships5th Half middleweight (81 kg)
2001 Universiade2nd Half middleweight (81 kg)
1998 European Judo Championships2nd Half middleweight (81 kg)

References