The General Assembly of the European Olympic Committee (EOC) held in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 21-22 has been exemplary, EOC President Patrick Hickey is quoted by the Azerbaijani news agency Trend as saying.
He made the remarks at a press conference following the assembly.
“We just concluded a general assembly here in Baku and we are extremely happy at the conditions that we operated,” he said.
Hickey also noted on behalf of the European Olympic Committee, that Baku was the best partner for the launch of the first inaugural European games.
"As they said earlier, they're doing a fantastic job in the preparations, and it will leave a tremendous legacy in this city for the future sports events, not only in terms of infrastructure, which is amazing, as well as the legacy that you will have on your citizens," Hickey said.
He went on to add that Azerbaijan has so many volunteers, so many Azerbaijani citizens working with experts and professionals that have come in mainly from the London Olympic Games.
Hickey said that it will leave a very strong legacy, whereby Baku will be prepared in the future to hold the similar sports games.
