Azerbaijani Sport Ministry

IOC apologizes to Azerbaijan for France's statements

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 …

Azerbaijani athletes leave for Summer Olympics in Paris

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

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"

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.

Third Games of CIS countries to be held in Ganja

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

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

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 …

Azad Rahimov: Durunda deserves Olympics bronze

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

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 …