The Azerbaijan Rowing Championship is being held in Mingachevir under the joint organization of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Canoe and Rowing Federation.
İdman.biz informs that the official opening ceremony took place on the first day of the competitions, on September 13. The event began with the singing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Officials speaking at the opening ceremony spoke about the attention paid to sports and athletes by the state in our country. It was noted that today large-scale sports events are organized in our country, and Azerbaijani athletes achieve successful results in various international tournaments. This is the result of the special care of the head of state Mr. Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva for Azerbaijani sports.
After the opening ceremony, the competitions started. About 100 athletes from Baku and Mingachevir compete in the championship organized at the "Kur" Olympic Training and Sports Center. Participants compete for first place in academic rowing, as well as kayaking and canoeing.
The Azerbaijan championship will be concluded tomorrow. The winners will be awarded medals and diplomas, and distinguished athletes will have the chance to compete in the international Mingachevir Regatta, which will be organized in October.
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