Azerbaijani karate team is considered one of the strongest teams in Europe and the World.

Famous Azerbaijani karate fighter Rafael Aghayev is planning to open a karate school.

Azerbaijan’s five-time World Champion Rafael Aghayev (-75 kg) has won Karate 1-Premier League held in Dubai in the last day of competitions.

Azerbaijani karateka Irina Zaretska (-68 kg) has won the tournament Karate 1 Premier League tournament, which was held on September 6-8 in Nippon Budokan, indoor arena located in Tokyo, Japan.

"Diamond" of world karate Rafael Aghayev (75 kilograms) won the silver medal at the European Championships held in Guadalajara (Spain) last weekend.

Azerbaijan’s ‘black brilliant’ Rafael Aghayev became European champion for the 11th time.

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has updated its rating.

Azerbaijan’s ‘black brilliant’ Rafael Aghayev won a gold medal in karate (kumite) competitions at the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku.

Azerbaijani karate fighters have gained a bright victory at the Karate 1-Premier League held in Rabat, Morocco.

“It is a great honor for me to be an ambassador of Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games,” said Azerbaijan’s karate fighter Rafael Aghayev, as he was interviewed by the official website of Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Game.