In 1999-2002 he studied at the Baku Fire Technical School of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and in 2003-2006 at the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports. In 1989, he started practicing judo and sambo at the Dinamo Sports Society. He is a winner and prize-winner of world and European championships in judo and sambo. Honored Master of Sports of Azerbaijan in judo and sambo, he was awarded the Presidential Prize, 4 times European and 2 times world champion among master judokas.