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8 Jun. 20:45

Belarusian club to play home matches in European competitions in Azerbaijan

Residents of Sumgait, Azerbaijan, will be able to watch matches of the Conference League this season. Belarusian BATE will host their opponents in the city.

6 Jun. 11:30

Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Azerbaijan national team on European minifootball title

First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has shared a post on her official social media page on the occasion of the victory of the Azerbaijani national minifootball team at the European Championship.

3 Jun. 17:55

First Youth Olympic Festival kicks off in Georgia

The first Youth Olympic Festival of Georgia is underway in Batumi, with over 1.2 million athletes set to take part.

1 Jun. 20:45

UFC announces Umar Nurmagomedov's new opponent

Umar Nurmagomedov will face an American opponent at a UFC event in the United Arab Emirates

1 Jun. 11:30

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia named Champions League player of season

Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named the Champions League Player of the Season by UEFA.

30 May. 16:30

Azerbaijani footballers beat France, advance to European Championship knockout stage

The team passed undefeated the group stage, by winning over Austria and Italy in addition to France

25 May. 11:30

Azerbaijani karate athletes win 9 medals at European Championship

The 61st WKF European Karate Championship has concluded in Frankfurt, Germany, the Azerbaijan Karate Federation said.

24 May. 11:25

Three players left Qarabag

Agdam's Qarabag has begun forming its squad for the new season. Three players have left the team.

22 May. 13:45

FIFA President congratulates Sabah FC

Sabah FC has become the Azerbaijani champion for the first time in its history. The President of FIFA extended his congratulations to the Baku team on this occasion.

14 May. 12:30

Seven Azerbaijani karate fighters crowned European champions

Azerbaijani karate fighters delivered an impressive performance at the European Fudokan Championship held in Romania’s Sfântu Gheorghe city, securing nine medals, including seven gold medals.

13 May. 12:30

Azerbaijani wrestlers win three medals at European Championships in Bulgaria

Azerbaijan’s U-17 Greco-Roman wrestling team has claimed three medals at the European Championship being held in Samokov, Bulgaria.

30 Apr. 20:45

European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup kicks off in Baku

Baku is the venue for the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup, with the opening ceremony having been held in Azerbaijan's capital.

29 Apr. 14:40

Georgia and Armenia to co-host 2029 FIFA U20 World Cup

Armenia and Georgia have been named as the hosts of the 2029 FIFA U20 World Cup. The tournament will be the first major FIFA event to be held in both countries.

22 Apr. 9:30

Baku to host UFC tournaments annually

UFC Fight Night events are planned to be held annually in Baku through 2028, the Baku City Circuit Operations Company said.

18 Apr. 17:30

Judoka Timur Arbuzov bags another European Championship gold for Russia in Tbilisi

Earlier, Russian Murad Chopanov became the European champion in the 66 kg weight division; in the 48 kg weight division, Russians Sabina Gilyazova and Marina Vorobyova brought silver and bronze to their team

2 Apr. 11:30

Russia remains in 36th place in FIFA rankings

Russia remained in 36th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, according to the list published by the world’s governing body of football.

30 Mar. 12:30

Azerbaijani para-taekwondo athletes win 4 medals in Turkey

Four Azerbaijani para-taekwondo athletes secured podium finishes at the Türkiye Open International Tournament, the Azerbaijan Taekwondo Federation reported.