There are many popular sports in Azerbaijan such as wrestling, judo, karate, and swimming. By decree of the president of Azerbaijan, March 5 is recognized as Sports Day. Rafael Aghayev is a leading Azeri karate competitor who has won 12 gold and 6 bronze medals from 2007 to 2012 and is considered a brilliant of karate. Sharif Sharifov is a male wrestler from Azerbaijan who won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics and has earned medals including gold in 2011 and 2012 and bronze in 2009 and 2011.