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Nineteen-year-old Hyeonji Lee dominated every match with perfect scores to claim her first world championship title in judo's heaviest weight class. Her flawless performance in Baku marks the arrival of a new generation of judo champions on the world stage.
Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko made history in Baku, becoming the United Arab Emirates' first-ever judo world champion with a decisive victory in the -78kg category. Meanwhile, Georgia's Ilia Sulamanidze turned years of near-misses into gold at -100kg.
Young artists in Azerbaijan's capital are transforming electronic music into a powerful platform for cultural exchange and creative expression. The movement connects local DJs with international performers, building bridges through beats and bass.