Ilham Aliyev attends opening of World Judo Championships in Baku
The tournament's official opening ceremony was held on Monday
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Baku hosts Swimming World Cup for the first time
A stage of the Swimming World Cup kicked off today in the Azerbaijani capital, notably marking the first time the Russian national team is competing under its national flag and anthem
Azerbaijani gymnasts win gold at World Acrobatic Championships
Gymnasts from Azerbaijan have won gold medals at the World Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships currently taking place in the Italian city of Pesaro.
SOCAR to sponsor Italian national football team
SOCAR has concluded a partnership agreement with the Italian Football Federation. The company will serve as the energy partner of the Italian national team for the next four years.
Main race of Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix underway in Baku
The world’s top drivers will have to complete 51 laps
Head of Kazakhstan Chess Federation elected FIDE president
The world chess governing body was previously headed by Arkady Dvorkovich
Ramaz Svanadze appointed head coach of Georgian football team
Svanadze previously coached Georgia’s youth national team
Record number of foreign tourists expected for Formula 1 in Baku
Azerbaijan is preparing to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will take place in Baku from September 24 to 26.
F1 reduces maximum distance of races
Formula 1 has announced the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.
Ilham Aliyev simplifies visa regulations for FIFA U-15 World Championship
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree regarding the simplification of visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons arriving in Azerbaijan in connection with the first FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival for boys.
Alexander Plushenko makes international debut for Azerbaijan
The son of famous figure skater Yevgeny Plushenko finished his debut appearance in Ankara in 13th place
Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix 2027 date revealed
Formula 1 and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have announced the calendar for the Formula 1 World Championship 2027, including the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, following approval by the World Motor Sport Council.
Turkish Airlines becomes Liverpool's new shirt sponsor
Starting with the 2027–28 season, the Turkish Airlines logo will appear on the front of Liverpool’s playing shirts
Islam Makhachev accepts challenge from American Jordan Burroughs
Burroughs, who defeated 2016 world champion Magomed Kurbanaliev of Russia at RAF Moscow on September 5, said he wanted to test himself against Makhachev as well
Kazakhstan wins overall World Nomad Games medal standings
Kazakhstan has taken first place in the World Nomad Games standings after a medal count review, Kyrgyz presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov said. The review saw three Kazakh athletes' medals counted, moving Kazakhstan ahead …
FIFA to spend millions on Infantino image campaign
FIFA has decided to spend a significant sum to improve the image of its current president and has signed a contract with a British marketing agency
39th Intercontinental Dardanelles Swimming Race held in Türkiye
More than 1,500 swimmers, including 50 from Russia, competed in the Intercontinental Hellespont Swimming Race
Umar Nurmagomedov makes statement after sensational UFC defeat
The fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong took place on Saturday. The Chinese athlete emerged victorious.
Formula 1 returns to Türkiye
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 World Championship calendar after a six‑year hiatus, with races set to resume next year.
Russia's Lokomotiv FC Batrakov joins Galatasaray
Alexey Batrakov, an attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow, has joined Turkey’s Galatasaray, the Russian football club’s press service said.
