The 82nd congress of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has opened in Baku.Delivering opening remarks, Azerbaijani Minister of Youth and Sport Azad Rahimov stressed the importance of the congress. The minister said Azerbaijan has rich experience in hosting major international sporting events, including gymnastics tournaments. He said Azerbaijan has become …
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Azerbaijani shooter takes gold at Tbilisi tournament
Azerbaijani Ruslan Lunev has become the winner of an International Shooting Tournament commemorating Shota Kvarashvili in Tbilisi, Georgia.He secured the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event with 575 points.
Read More »Azerbaijani delegation to attend 13th General Assembly of Association of National Olympic Committees
An Azerbaijani delegation led by Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee Chingiz Huseynzade will participate in the 13th General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) in Tokyo, Japan from November 25 to December 1.The event will feature meetings of the ANOC committees.The assembly participants will visit the …
Read More »Azerbaijani judoka takes bronze at Tashkent Grand Prix
Azerbaijani judo fighter Nijat Shikhalizade has won bronze at Tashkent Grand Prix.He secured the medal after beating Mongolia`s Altanshukh Dovdon in the 66kg weight category.
Read More »Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler crowned world champion
Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Eldaniz Azizli (55kg) has won a gold medal at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary after defeating Kyrgyz Zholaman Sharshenbekov. On the way to the final, Azizli beat Hungarian Jozsef Andrasi, Chinese Liguo Cao, Japanese Shota Tanokura and Georgian Nugzari Tsurtsumia.
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