Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Deiveson Figueiredo in Las Vegas
Russian fighter Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324, which took place in Las Vegas.
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UEFA Champions League: Qarabağ defeats Eintracht Frankfurt
Azerbaijan’s football club Qarabağ scored a dramatic last-gasp goal to defeat Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in the 7th round of the main stage of the UEFA Champions League in Baku.
New sports facilities to be built in Ingushetia
The largest project will be the construction of an academy of national sports
Russia drops to 36th place in FIFA rankings
Russia has dropped three spots in the FIFA World Rankings, according to the list published by the world’s governing body of football.
Tsarukyan summs up 2025
He expressed hope that he would be able to win the championship belt this year
Azerbaijan to host European Badminton Championships
The 2026 European Badminton Championships for men and women will be held in Azerbaijan on February 1-15.
Ceremony dedicated to 2025 sports results held in Azerbaijan
A ceremony dedicated to the results of sports in 2025 was held on December 26 in Baku. The President of Azerbaijan, President of the National Olympic Committee Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the event.
Georgia names Athletes of the Year
Georgia's National Olympic Committee named World Championships gold medalists Sandro Bazadze (fencing) and Eter Liparteliani (judo) the nation's Athletes of the Year.
Baku designated as 2026 World Sports Capital
Azerbaijan's Baku has officially been crowned the World Capital of Sport, as the baton has been passed from Monaco, putting the spotlight on Azerbaijan’s capital as the host city for the year 2026.
Azerbaijan establishes Organizing Committee for 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup
President Ilham Aliyev has issued a decree establishing an organizing committee for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, appointing Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov as its chairman.
Azerbaijani boxer bags gold at World Championships in Dubai
This is the first gold medal for the Azerbaijani national team at the tournament
Azerbaijani boxers to compete at championships in Dubai
The Men’s World Boxing Championships are underway in Dubai, UAE.
Ajax defeats Qarabağ in Baku
The UEFA Champions League group stage match between Qarabağ and Dutch side Ajax has concluded in Baku yesterday evening.
Petr Yan reclaims UFC championship belt
Russian fighter Petr Yan has reclaimed the UFC bantamweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over Georgia's Merab Dvalishvili in a fight that went the full five rounds.
Georgian footballer named best player in China
FC Shandong Taishan's Georgian international Vako Qazaishvili has received Chinese Super League Player of the Season recognition following an outstanding campaign.
Russian judoka Tasuev claims silver medal at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam
Russian athlete Abdul-Kerim Tasuev has secured a silver medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament, marking the Russian team's first competition under national symbols in three years.
Farid Gayibov re-elected as President of European Gymnastics
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov has been re-elected as the president of the European Gymnastics Federation (European Gymnastics), the federation's press service reported.
Topuria reveals hiatus from active competition
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has revealed that he will not compete in the first quarter of 2026 due to personal reasons.
Mamison opens new opportunities for skiers, head of ATOR says
She expressed hope that everything will go well, as tourists have been awaiting the opening of Mamison for many years
Napoli overcomes Qarabag in Champions League
The match of the 5th round of the general stage of the UEFA Champions League between Qarabağ and Napoli took place in Naples.
