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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.

Сurling sports section to appear in Azerbaijan

Сurling sports section to appear in Azerbaijan

A curling section will begin operating in Baku at the Sports and Concert Complex named after Heydar Aliyev. The country plans to further develop the infrastructure for this sport.

FIFA chief congratulates FC Qarabag

FIFA chief congratulates FC Qarabag

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Qarabag FC on the title of Azerbaijan's champion. Infantino's congratulation was …

Tbilisi plans to host Champions League final

Tbilisi plans to host Champions League final

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that a 70,000-capacity football stadium will be built in Tbilisi with a goal of the venue hosting the 2028 final of the UEFA Champions League. According to the PM, the …

Azerbaijani gymnasts win bronze at World Cup in Baku

Azerbaijani gymnasts win bronze at World Cup in Baku

Azerbaijan clinched the bronze medal in the Group 5 Hoops event on April 21 at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup held in Baku. The Azerbaijani team of Zeynab Hummatova, Gullu Aghalarzada, Kamilla Aliyeva, Elizaveta Luzan, Daria …

Nabi Nabiev not to participate in Hardcore battles

Nabi Nabiev not to participate in Hardcore battles

© Photo: screenshot from YouTube The MMA Hardcore League brought a harsh verdict to the Dagestani MMA fighter Nabi Nabiev after the mass brawl he caused yesterday at a tournament in Moscow. MMA …

Azerbaijani boxers wins gold at European Championships

Azerbaijani boxers wins gold at European Championships

Azerbaijan boxer Bilalbashi Nazarov has secured the champion title at the EUBC Youth Men and Women European Boxing Championships in Porec, Croatia. He outclassed Ukrainian rival Olexandr Zveryev in the 48 kg category. …

Ganja is new CIS Sports Capital

Ganja is new CIS Sports Capital

Azerbaijan’s city of Ganja will become the Sports Capital of the Commonwealth of the Independent States (CIS) for 2025, Russian Foreign Minister …