IOC bars freestyle wrestler Sadulaev from participating in Olympic qualificaiton
Two-time Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling, Russia’s Abdulrashid Sadulaev, was not allowed to participate in the qualification tournament for …
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SOCAR chairman appointed AFFA president
Azerbaijan Association of Football Federations (AFFA) has hosted a Report-Election Conference on April 2 in Baku. During the conference, President of Azerbaijan's State Oil Company (SOCAR) Rovshan Najaf was elected …
UEFA President invites Kobakhidze to attend Euro 2024
President of the European football governing body UEFA Aleksander Čeferin has formally invited Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to attend the upcoming European Championship as part of the organisation's VIP programme, after the …
Azerbaijan gymnasts wins Grand Prix gold in France
Azerbaijani gymnasts won the 35th Grand Prix of rhythmic gymnastics held in Thieu, France. The Azerbaijan national team took the …
Judoka from Azerbaijan wins silver at Antalya Grand Slam
Judoka from the Republic of Azerbaijan Rashid Mamedaliev won a silver medal at the Antalya Grand Slam 2024 tournament
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker to headline UFC Saudi Arabia
The UFC will debut in Saudi Arabia this summer, and it’s bringing a major middleweight headliner with it. Former champion Robert …
Georgia's national football team, Federation nominated for Medal of Honour prize
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili sent an official submission to the country’s President to award the national football team, its coaches and the management of the national Football …
Georgia to issue commemorative coin in honor of entry to Euro 2024
The National Bank of Georgia will issue a commemorative coin in honor of the football team's participation in Euro 2024. The design of the coin has not yet been determined.
Two Armenian wrestlers registered in Azerbaijan tournament
Two Armenian wrestlers are registered to participate in the Olympic ranking wrestling tournament to be held in Baku on 5-7 April, according to the Wrestling International Federation's website. Ukraine's representative Eric …
Georgia’s national football team to play at Euro 2024
Georgia’s national football team makes history by claiming victory over Greece in the playoff final of the UEFA Euro 2024 and securing its first-ever spot in a major football tournament. The team, coached by Willy Sagnol, claimed …
Azerbaijani judokas win record number of medals at tournament in Bremen
For the second time, the Azerbaijani youth judo team won record number of medals at an international tournament held in Bremen, Germany. The team won four gold and three bronze medals.
UFC champion receives state award in Georgia
Georgian mixed martial arts fighter Ilia Topuria was presented with a state award in his homeland. Last month, he became the UFC featherweight champion.
Azerbaijani athlete wins gold at “Tournament of Champions” in Turkey
Three wrestlers from Azerbaijan climbed to the podium at the “Tournament of Champions” in the U-20 age group taking place in the Turkish city of …
Makhachev and Poirier to fight in June
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is willing to defend his title against Dustin Poirier this summer, according to his manager Ali …
Qarabag coach presents Bayer coach unique carpet
Head coach of Qarabag FC Gurban Gurbanov held a meeting with Bayer head coach Xabi Alonso in Baku. The meeting took place at the Hilton hotel, where the team stayed. Gurbanov informed the guest about Azerbaijan, its …
Bayer coach comments on Qarabag draw
Bayer Leverkusen were minutes away from seeing their unbeaten season come to an end on March 7 but coach Xabi Alonso said he is concerned with how his team reacts when defeat finally comes their way. Leverkusen took their unbeaten run …
Umar Nurmagomedov among top 10 UFC fighters
Umar Nurmagomedov is among the top 10 UFC bantamweight fighters
Azerbaijani judokas named best at European Cup
National judo team wins medals in Antalya Cadet European Cup The Azerbaijan judo team finished the Antalya Cadet European Cup 2024 with 4 gold, …
World Judo Championship medalist dies at 31
Two-time World Judo Championship medalist Kazbek Zankishiev passed away
Azerbaijani athletes to run Khankendi-Baku ultramarathon
An ultramarathon from Khankendi city to Baku has started in Azerbaijan today. Participants of the ultramarathon will cover a distance of 380 km and …
