The last game in the international career of our experienced referee Alakbar Hasanov !

 One of the most prominent figures of Azerbaijani basketball, international referee Alakbar Hasanov, is set to officiate his final game under the FIBA banner. The experienced referee will take charge of the bronze medal match between Slovenia and Italy at the FIBA U16 European Championship in Georgia. This game will be Hasanov’s last appearance as a head referee on the international stage and will go down in history as the symbolic conclusion of his long and successful international career. Since 2010, Alakbar Hasanov has been entrusted with officiating FIBA competitions. Over the course of 15 years, he has represented Azerbaijani basketball with distinction at European Championships in different age categories, international tournaments, and club competitions. Among these are the Women’s EuroLeague Final, final matches of various divisions of European Championships, as well as the Olympic Festival final. Although retiring from international refereeing, Hasanov will continue to remain actively involved in basketball. He will go on to officiate games in the Azerbaijan Basketball League (ABL) and will also support the development of young referees. Furthermore, in upcoming FIBA competitions, he will serve as an instructor, sharing his valuable knowledge and experience with the new generation of officials. Hasanov’s years of service have played a key role in the growth and progress of Azerbaijani basketball refereeing. His name will always be remembered as a trusted representative of Azerbaijani officiating on the international stage.

 On behalf of the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation (ABF), we wish Alakbar Hasanov every success in his future endeavors!