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Baku to host Figure Skating Figure Skating for first time

Baku to host Figure Skating Figure Skating for first time

The Azerbaijan Winter Sports Federation's request to host the Junior Grand Prix in 2025 has been officially accepted by the International Skating Union (ISU). Following a thorough review of the federation's submitted …

Merab Dvalishvili to donate million to charities

Merab Dvalishvili to donate million to charities

Georgian professional mixed martial artist Merab Dvalishvili has received a generous gift following his historic win at UFC 306.  At one of the biggest events in UFC history, 'The Machine' was able …

Umar Nurmagomedov title shot confirmed

Umar Nurmagomedov title shot confirmed

Umar Nurmagomedov will fight  current champion Merab Dvalishvili to claim the UFC bantamweight title, his manager Ali Abdelaziz said. According to Abdelaziz, Nurmagomedov, who holds an undefeated record of 18-0, is …

'Khankendi' Football Club established

'Khankendi' Football Club established

The Khankendi football club has been established in Azerbaijan. The club will spend the 2024/25 season in the Azerbaijan Regional League, the fourth tier of the Azerbaijani football league system. The football team will …

Chess players from Turkic-speaking countries form association

Chess players from Turkic-speaking countries form association

The Azerbaijan Chess Federation (ACF) proposed to create a special structure to strengthen cooperation and ties of Turkic-speaking countries in the field of chess. The proposal was made during the meeting of the International Chess …