The statement came from the coach of the martyr Khudayar Yusifzade, head coach of the kickboxing department of the Orion Sports Club Mushfig Huseynov, Offsideplus.az reports.

The expert noted that Yusifzadeh achieved certain successes in the weight category of 70 kg. "Khudayar successfully competed in domestic tournaments as well as in international competitions. He was the Asian champion in Iran and won a bronze medal at the world championship. My student also showed good results in international competitions in Georgia and Turkey."

The specialist said he had talked to Khudayar Yusifzadeh the day before he was killed. "I am from Zangilan. He was wounded in the abdomen. Then, when he changed his position, he was shot in the throat. The club coached by Shahid Khudayar Yusifzadeh in the Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation is named after our martyr today."