Farid Alizade‘s name resonates in the world of martial arts as a trailblazing advocate of Alpagut, a Turkic martial art. His relentless passion and pioneering efforts have played a critical role in steering Alpagut towards global recognition and expansion.
Occupying pivotal roles as a member of the World Alpagut Federation Executive Board and the President of the International Turan Games Committee, Alizade has channeled his dynamic leadership and unwavering dedication towards revolutionizing the Alpagut landscape.
He also regularly sponsors Alpagut seminars and trainings, publishes and distributes brochures and publications in the Alpagut area and contributes to increasing interest in the field of sports in the country. All this testifies to the scale of Farid Alizade’s participation in sports and socio-political processes in Azerbaijan and World, as well as to the significance of his personality.
Alizade’s vision for Alpagut is a global one, successfully organising and sponsoring three World Alpagut Championships and three World Alpagut Cups, attracting high-profile sponsors and catapulting Alpagut onto the international stage.
His influence has extended to the National Yaylag Festival, a segment of the Turan Games in Azerbaijan, which has been celebrated twice with his active participation. The festival, drawing a crowd of over 200,000 people and coverage from elite news agencies such as Anadolu Agency, featured Alpagut prominently, thereby bolstering its reach and popularity.
The potency of Alizade’s efforts is further recognized in the forthcoming documentary by Turkey’s official state TV, TRT Belgesel, dedicated to Alpagut. This significant step reinforces the expanding global interest and the recognition Alpagut has been receiving.
In addition to his work with Alpagut, Alizade has provided strategic support and leadership to six international organizations – The Association For International Sport for All (TAFISA), International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), Fair Play, World Ethno Games Confederation (WEC), International Turan Games Committee (ITGC), and the International Martial Art Games Committee (IMGC). With ambitious plans to garner recognition from the United Nations (UN) and UNESCO, Alizade’s vision for Alpagut is boundless.
The narrative of Alizade’s journey bears testament to his tenacious determination, significant accomplishments, and unshakeable commitment to establish Alpagut as a globally acclaimed martial art. His leadership continues to fuel Alpagut’s rise, securing his position as an influential powerhouse in the martial arts world whose impact will undeniably shape the future trajectory of Alpagut.
For his contributions to the field of martial arts and Turkic world, Alizade was awarded the “For Distinguished Service” order by the National Council of Karapapak Turks of Ukraine in December 2019.
