Aavo Põhjala (born 1 August 1957 in Tartu) is an Estonian judoka and judoka coach.[1]
In 1980 he graduated from Tartu State University in physical education.[1]
1974-1986 he become 14-times Estonian champion in different judo weight categories.[1]
Since 1980 he worked as a judoka coach. 1984-2013 he was the principal coach of Estonian national judoka team.[1]
Students: Indrek Pertelson, Aleksei Budõlin, Dmitri Budõlin, Martin Padar.[1]
Since 2014 he is the president of Estonian Judo Federation.[1]
Awards:
- several times Estonian Judoka of the Year[1]
- 2000: Estonian Coach of the Year
- 2001: Order of the Estonian Red Cross, IV class.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "ESBL: Aavo_Põhjala". esbl.ee. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Aavo Põhjala". www.president.ee. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
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