Azer Novruzov, adviser to the general secretary of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation (ACF), has started working as a consultant in the Marketing Department of the European Judo Union (EJU) since November 2022.

According to apasport.az website from ACF, the contract was presented to him by European Judo Union president Laszlo Tot and marketing director Jacek Zavadka.

Novruzov has more than 10 years of experience in sports management.

He was a member of the organizing committee of numerous international competitions, such as the European Games, Islamic Solidarity Games, world and European championships.

In addition, he worked as a sports manager in Azerbaijan Judo Federation in 2011-2013 and 2016-2017.

Novruzov participated in the Sports Science program organized by the Austrian "SPOWI" company and studied in the field of sports.

Also, since this year, he continues his studies in the bachelor's program of International Judo Federation on Sports Management.

It should be noted that the Azerbaijan Judo Federation participates as an active member in the projects and activities of the European Judo Union.