A special event dedicated to the achievements of Azerbaijani sports in 2024 was held today.
The ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, took place at Buta Palace, Idman.biz reports.
The event began with the national anthem of Azerbaijan. A moment of silence was observed to honor the memory of martyrs who gave their lives for the liberation of our lands and those who passed away in the Baku–Grozny (Russian Federation) flight accident.
Following this, Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov extended New Year greetings to everyone. He expressed his hope for fewer injuries in the sports world in 2025 and wished for solidarity among the country's teams. He also noted that President Ilham Aliyev, as every year, met with athletes at the end of the year and shared new messages.
The award ceremony followed, revealing the best of the year. Idman.biz was recognized among the Best Media Organizations, while our team member, Islam Atakishiyev, secured third place in the Best Sports Photographer of the Year category.
Awards for 2024
Fair Play Award
1. Gashim Magomedov (Taekwondo)
2. Leyla Abidinova (Athletics)
3. Narmin Sharifova (Badminton)
Best Sports Event of the Year
1. Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Baku)
2. International Rowing Regatta (Fuzuli and Mingachevir)
3. Judo Grand Slam Tournament (Baku)
Best Youth Sports School
1. Ulduz Football Academy
2. ROEQIUG Cycling School
3. Ashagi Masalli Youth Sports School
Best Sports-Themed Video of the Year
1. "If I Could Return Again" – Azerbaijan Judo Federation
2. "Aim Right" – ATV
3. "Wrestlers' Music Test" – Azerbaijan Judo Federation
Best Sports Photographer of the Year
1. Zaur Mustafayev – (Trend.az)
2. Nadejda Javad
3. Islam Atakishiyev – (Idman.biz)
Best Media Organization
1. CBC Sport
2. Azertac.az
3.Idman.biz
Best Sports Journalist of the Year
1. Elmir Aliyev (Haqqin.az)
2. Kenan Hakimov (ITV)
3. Nazila Ahmadova (Real TV)
Best Sports Club of the Year
1. Ojaq Sports Club
2. Neftchi Sports Club
3. Volan Badminton Club
Best Sports Facility of the Year
1. National Gymnastics Arena
2. Baku Aquatic Palace
3. Kur Olympic Sports Training Center
Best Olympic Sports Complex
1. Guba Olympic Sports Complex
2. Goranboy Olympic Sports Complex
3. Agdash Olympic Sports Complex
Additional 2024 Sports Awards Announced
Best Sports Medical Personnel of the Year
1. Aydin Agaliyev (Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation)
2. Nigar Heydarova (National Institute of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation)
3. Ramil Valiyev (Azerbaijan Judo Federation)
Best Referee of the Year
1. Emil Gurbanaliyev (Boxing)
2. Natalya Bulanova (Gymnastics)
3. Asif Shiraliyev (Wrestling)
Successful International Activities of the Year
1. Azerbaijan Equestrian Federation
2. Azerbaijan Shooting Federation
3. Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation
Best Sports Federation of the Year
1. Azerbaijan Judo Federation
2. Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation
3. Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation
Best Men's Club Team of the Year
1. Qarabag Football Club
2. Azerrail Beach Volleyball Team
3. Birbasha Minifootball Team
Best Women's Club Team of the Year
1. Azerrayl Beach Volleyball Team
2. 3x3 Neftchi Basketball Team
3. Qarabag Handball Team
Best Men's National Team of the Year
1. Greco-Roman Wrestling National Team
2. Judo National Team
3. Freestyle Wrestling National Team
Best Women's National Team of the Year
1. Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team
2. 3x3 Basketball National Team
3. Wrestling National Team
Best Non-Olympic Sport Coach of the Year
1. Irada Qurbanova (Acrobatic Gymnastics)
2. Adil Huseynzade (Tumbling Gymnastics)
3. Eduard Mammadov (Kickboxing)
Best Female Coach of the Year
1. Siyana Vasileva (Rhythmic Gymnastics)
2. Solmaz Adilova (Women's Wrestling)
3. Larisa Akhundova (Kayak and Canoe)
Best Male Coach of the Year
1. Richard Trautmann (Judo)
2. Mammad Abdullayev (Taekwondo)
3. Gurban Gurbanov (Qarabag)
Best Athlete in Non-Olympic Sports
1. Aghasif Rahimov-Raziya Seyidli (Acrobatic Gymnastics)
2. Ulviyya Fataliyeva (Chess)
3. Alighismet Hasanov (Karate)
Best Female Paralympian of the Year
1. Lamiya Valiyeva (Para Athletics)
2. Dursadef Karimova (Para Judo)
3. Konul Suleymanova (Para Swimming)
Best Male Paralympian of the Year
1. Imamaddin Khalilov (Para Taekwondo)
2. Said Najafzade (Para Athletics)
3. Ilham Zakiyev (Para Judo)
Best Female Athlete of the Year
1. Yaylagul Ramazanova (Archery)
2. Hannah Skydan (Athletics)
3. Mariya Stadnik (Wrestling)
Best Male Athlete of the Year
1. Hidayat Heydarov (Judo)
2. Zelym Kotsoiev (Judo)
3. Gashim Magomedov (Taekwondo)
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12:07
Today, a special event dedicated to the results of Azerbaijani sports in 2024 will take place.
The ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS), will be held at the Buta Palace, Idman.biz reports.
The event will start at 7:00 PM. The best athletes in various categories will be announced and honored with awards during the ceremony.
The event, initially scheduled for December 26 of last year, was postponed due to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane in Aktau.
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