Baku invites Russian Sports Minister to CIS Games in Ganja
The Russian Sports Minister and head of the Russian Olympic Committee, Mikhail Degtyarev, said Azerbaijani Youth and Sports Minister Farid Gayibov has invited him to the CIS Games.
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Regatta of memory underway in Sugovushan
The opening ceremony of the International President Cup 2025 regatta, dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of National Leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, was held in Karabakh's Sugovushan. In his opening remarks, General Secretary of …
IOC apologizes to Azerbaijan for France's statements
The International Olympic Committee apologized to Azerbaijan for the statements made by a France2 correspondent at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, Spokesperson for the Azerbaijani Ministry of Youth and Sports Gabil Mehdiyev …
Azerbaijan sends protest letter to International Olympic Committee
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Olympic Committee have sent an official protest letter to the International Olympic Committee regarding provocative statements against …
Azerbaijani Olympic team members leave for Paris
The send-off of the members of the Azerbaijani Olympic team, which will take part in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, took place on July 22. The …
Azerbaijani athletes leave for Summer Olympics in Paris
A solemn ceremony took place to see off Azerbaijani athletes to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The event, organized by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Youth and Sports was held at the National Gymnastics Arena. Azerbaijani …
Baku hosting international chess festival
The capital of Azerbaijan is hosting the opening ceremony of the international chess festival "Baku Open 2024". The opening ceremony of the international chess tournament, where 328 chess players from 12 countries will take …
Baku becomes world's "Sports Capital"
By the decision of the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation, the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, was named the world's "Sports Capital" in 2026. The city received this assessment thanks to the work of the authorities with the population and the creation of sports infrastructure.
Farid Gayibov elected as vice-chairman of International Convention against doping
The 9th Conference of the Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport is being held at the headquarters of UNESCO on October 25-26. Azerbaijan is represented at the conference by …
Third Games of CIS countries to be held in Ganja
The second largest city in Azerbaijan, Ganja, has been selected as the venue for the upcoming third Games of the CIS countries, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Mariana Vasileva said.
Farid Gayibov re-elected president of European Gymnastics
Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Farid Gayibov has been re-elected President of the European Gymnastics. The election was held in the Portuguese city of Albufeira during the 29th European Gymnastics Congress, Trend …
Azerbaijani Deputy Sports Minister talks new project
The event "Gymnastics for All" organized today marks the beginning of the implementation of the project of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan "Sport for All", Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan …
Farid Gayibov: I will do my best for further development of sports in Azerbaijan
Newly appointed Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Farid Gayibov was introduced to the staff of the ministry on September 8. Head of the Youth Policy and Sports Department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Yusuf …
Farid Gayibov appointed Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports
Farid Gayibov has been appointed the Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan by a decree of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. …
Azerbaijan's Sport Ministry officials awarded CIS diplomas
Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Youth and Sport Ismail Ismailov and the Head of the Youth Affairs Department Indira Hajiyeva were awarded special diplomas for their active work to strengthen and develop the …
Azad Rahimov: closing of Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku to be as festive as opening
The solemn ceremony of closing the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku will become as festive as the opening ceremony, Azerbaijani Youth and Sports Minister Azad Rahimov said at a press conference today, the correspondent of …
Azad Rahimov: Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku to demonstrate peaceful face of Islam
Participation in the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku will allow the athletes of the countries members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to gain invaluable experience in complex competitions, and show the world a positive image …
Baku to start Islamic Solidarity Games ticket sale on March 19
Tickets for the Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games will go on sale on March 19, the Azerbaijani Sport Ministry said. In total, more than 500,000 tickets will go on sale giving people the chance to watch 20 sports and also attend …
Azad Rahimov: Durunda deserves Olympics bronze
Azerbaijan's Youth and Sport Minister Azad Rahimov commented on the results of the national athletes and noted that mistakes were made while judging in some cases. The minister noted that national wrestler …
Baku Formula 1 ticket to cost $18
Ticket sales for Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will be held in Baku on June 17-19 in 2016, will start from December 19, Azerbaijani Youth and Sports Minister, Azad Rahimov, said at the press conference. He said that the …