Aavo Põhjala
Estonian judoka and coach (born 1957)
Aavo Põhjala (born 1 August 1957 in Tartu) is an Estonian judoka and judoka coach.
In 1980 he graduated from Tartu State University in physical education.
1974-1986 he become 14-times Estonian champion in different judo weight categories.
Since 1980 he worked as a judoka coach. 1984-2013 he was the principal coach of Estonian national judoka team.
Students: Indrek Pertelson, Aleksei Budõlin, Dmitri Budõlin, Martin Padar.
Since 2014 he is the president of Estonian Judo Federation.
several times Estonian Judoka of the Year
2001: Order of the Estonian Red Cross, IV class.
Awards and honours
- Estonian Coach of the Year 2000
- Estonian Red Cross Order Third Class 2001
- Sports Award of the Republic of Estonia 2001
- Sports Award of the Republic of Estonia 2005
External links
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