Azerbaijani gymnast Mikhail Malkin has big chances to win gold at the upcoming World Cup in Trampoline Gymnastics and Tumbling, Adil Huseynzade, head coach of the Azerbaijani team in tumbling, told Trend. “We hope that Malkin will be fully ready for the competitions within two weeks,” Huseynzade added. “The competition …
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Azerbaijani female judoka claims gold at Tel Aviv Grand Prix 2019
Azerbaijani female judo fighter Iryna Kindzerska (+78kg) has clinched a gold medal at Tel Aviv Grand Prix 2019 after beating Ukrainian Yelyzaveta Kalanina in the final. Azerbaijan ranked fifth in the overall medal table of the tournament.
Read More »Azerbaijan`s Rafael Aghayev to reach final of Karate1-Premier League
Azerbaijani fighter Rafael Aghayev (75kg) has advanced to the final of the Karate1-Premier League in Paris. He will face Japanese Ken Nishimura in the gold medal bout. The competition brings together 776 athletes from 82 countries.
Read More »Azerbaijani U21 footballers draw with Russian club in Antalya
The Azerbaijan national under-21 football team have been held to a goalless draw by Russian club Spartak-2 Moscow. The match was held as part of Azerbaijani footballers` training camp in Antalya, Turkey.
Read More »“Arpachay Open” karate tournament kicks off in Baku
The “Arpachay Open” karate tournament commemorating the 20 January martyrs has today started in Baku. The tournament brings together 800 karate fighters from 11 countries.
Read More »Shahriyar Mammadyarov draws with Ian Nepomniachtchi in fourth round of Tata Steel Masters
Azerbaijani grandmaster Shahriyar Mammadyarov has been held to a draw by Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi in the fourth round of the 2019 Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. After four rounds, Azerbaijani grandmasters Teymur Rajabov and Shahriyar Mammadyarov earned 2 points. Ian Nepomniachtchi tops the standings with 3 …
Read More »Azerbaijani grandmaster becomes winner of another chess tournament
By Abdul Kerimkhanov Azerbaijani grandmaster Gadir Huseynov won the “Paul Keres Memorial” Blitz Tournament held in Tallinn, Estonia. Gadir Huseynov played 9 games, among which seven are victories, one draw and one loss. The international two-day fast chess tournament “Paul Keres Memorial”, already the 28th in a row, kicked off …
Read More »Azerbaijani judokas to compete in Tel Aviv Grand Prix
Azerbaijani judokas will compete in Tel Aviv Grand Prix 2019 to be held in Israel from January 24-26. Azerbaijan`s hopes will be pinned on 18 judo fighters.
Read More »Shahriyar Mammadyarov to take on Anish Giri in third round of Tata Steel Masters
Azerbaijani grandmaster Shahriyar Mammadyarov will face Dutch Anish Giri in the 3rd round of the 2019 Tata Steel Masters. Another Azerbaijani GM Teymur Rajabov will face Hungarian Richard Rapport. After the two rounds, Indian Viswanathan Anand and Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi top the standings with 1,5 points. The 2019 Tata Steel …
Read More »Azerbaijan men`s handball team to face Cyprus
The Azerbaijan men`s national handball team will take on Cyprus, Georgia and Malta at the Group B of the EHF EURO 2022 Qualification Phase 1 tournament. The games of the group will be held in Cospicua, Malta. Eight teams playing in two groups will compete for the two places that …
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