Athletes gain experience at international tournaments while training in a fully equipped climbing facility provided by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
Sanan Rasulov, Secretary General of the Azerbaijan Mountaineering Federation, shared with Idman.Biz details on how Azerbaijani climbers are preparing to compete for spots at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, highlighting the support from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
According to Rasulov, athletes actively participate in international tournaments to gain experience, while national training sessions and championships are held in a specialized facility equipped for sport climbing.
“Our athletes compete in international tournaments to gain the experience needed for the Olympics. In this facility, equipped with specialized sport climbing gear, we train and hold domestic competitions. Although the facility is under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, it has been provided to the federation free of charge. Moreover, the ministry also provides us with financial support within its capacity,” Rasulov said.
It is worth noting that Mukhtar Babayev, President of the Azerbaijan Mountaineering Federation, previously served as Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources.
Vuqar Vuqarly
