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Young Azerbaijani karate fighters will test their strength at the 28th Grand Prix Croatia to be held in Samobor on January 11-13. The tournament will bring together 1621 karate fighters from 23 countries.

Azerbaijani grandmaster Shahriyar Mammadyarov ranks 4th in the latest edition of World Chess Federation (FIDE) rapid ratings. Norwegian Magnus Carlsen tops the ratings.

By Narmina Mammadova A reporting conference on the results of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation (AJF) activities in 2018 was held on December 28. President of the Federation Rovnag Abdullayev attended the event at the Baku Olympic Stadium and noted that 2018 was remembered by significant events and achievements for Azerbaijani …

By Abdul Kerimkhanov A museum dedicated to the UEFA Europa League will be set up between December 22 and January 7 as part of preparations for the final game to be held on May 29, 2019. Those who want to touch the unforgettable moments in the history of the Europa …

World-renowned Argentine striker Hernan Crespo has arrived in Azerbaijan`s capital as UEFA`s star ambassador as part of preparations for the UEFA Europa League Final to be held in Baku Olympic Stadium on May 29, 2019. Football fans had an opportunity to get the Argentine star`s autograph and take photos with …

Azerbaijani female weightlifter Sabina Azimova (55kg) has won a bronze medal at the 5th International Qatar Cup in Doha. Azimova secured the medal after scoring a total of 166kg, with a lift of 74kg in the snatch and 92kg in the clean and jerk.

The Hall of Fame, a UEFA Europa League museum, will be set up in Baku between December 22 and January 7 as part of preparations for the final game scheduled for May 29, 2019. Those whose hearts beat with football and who want to journey through the unforgettable moments in …

Azerbaijani top chess players including GMs Shahriyar Mammadyarov and Rauf Mammadov will test their strength at the King Salman FIDE World Rapid Championship to be held in St. Petersburg, Russia from December 26-28. It is 15 rounds Swiss tournament with a prize fund of USD 1,150,000. Time control is 15+10. …

The 2019 Men’s World Boxing Championship will be held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, according to ringside24.com. It was reported by the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation. “Every year, martial arts, including boxing, are gaining more and more new fans around the world,” the governor of the Sverdlovsk region Yevgeny …

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 …