Gurban Taghiyev

Education: 1995–1999: Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Education and Sport (Specialization: Physical Education and Sport) 2003–2007: Baku State University (Specialization: Law) Sports Background: Practicing karate since 1989. Sports Achievements World Championships: 1995, Mexico – 1st place, WSKF (Cadets, Kata) 1997, Tokyo – 2nd place, WSKF (Juniors, Kumite) 1997, Milan – 2nd place, SKIF (Team) 2000, Bali – 1st place, SKIF (-65 kg Kumite, Seniors) 2002, Stralsund – 1st place, WSKF (Open Weight & Team, Seniors) 2006, Tampere – 2nd place, WKF (-60 kg Kumite, Seniors) 2006, Tokyo – 3rd place, SKIF (-65 kg Kumite, Seniors) European Championships: 1998, Stralsund – 1st place, WSKF (Team) 2001, Tbilisi – 1st place, WSKF (Team) 2005, Istanbul – 1st place, WSKF (-60 kg Individual & Team) 2008, Tallinn – 3rd place, WKF (Team) Coaching Career: Coaching since 1997. 2016–2018: Senior Coach (Cadets and Juniors) 2018–2020: Senior Coach (Men and Women) 2020–2024: Head Coach (Men) Positions Held: Vice President, AKF Vice President, WKF