"I believe that the opening of such a magnificent boxing center in Lankaran, following Sumgayit, will significantly contribute to the development of boxing in this region. Our athletes from the southern region have already proven their skills on the world stage."
This statement was made by Samir Huseynov, advisor to the president of the Azerbaijan Boxing Federation (ABF), in an interview with journalists following the opening ceremony of the Southern Regional Boxing Center in Lankaran, Idman.biz reports.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the federation’s strategic plan, which prioritizes the development of boxing infrastructure in the regions:
"We’re planning to organize zonal competitions in this area. At the same time, we will invite top-level coaches from various countries to provide advanced training for local trainers. Establishing such infrastructure on 2.5 hectares of land will be a major step forward for boxing in this region."
Huseynov also shared upcoming plans:
"In addition to the boxing center, we plan to build a dormitory to accommodate athletes during training camps. I’m confident that very soon, we’ll see champions from this region raising Azerbaijan’s flag on the international stage. While this has happened before, we expect even greater achievements now. This region has always produced serious athletes, but the lack of infrastructure posed challenges.
Moving forward, we will open new boxing gyms in Astara and Masalli in line with our development plan. We are also considering opening a center in Gusar, where discussions with local authorities regarding land are currently underway. We hope to implement this project in the second half of the year."
For reference, in addition to the Southern Regional Boxing Center, the Baku Boxing Center and the Boxing Training Center at the Sumgayit City Stadium are also operational.
Idman.biz
