The championship at the Baku Sport Climbing Center brings together top athletes and promotes healthy lifestyles ahead of Victory Day.
Idman.Biz reports that the opening ceremony of the national sport climbing championship in the difficulty category was held at the Baku Sport Climbing Center, with participation from male and female athletes from various regions of Azerbaijan.
Youth and Sports Minister Farid Gayibov emphasized President Ilham Aliyev’s support for all sports: “This is an undeniable fact. Our country is now hosting international competitions at a high level. The organization of the national sport climbing championship is exemplary. Such events are important for the development of sports. This is my first time attending, and I wish all athletes success.”
Mukhtar Babayev, President of the Azerbaijan Mountaineering Federation, highlighted the role of sports in promoting a healthy lifestyle: “Professional and high-level athletes are competing in the championship. We are doing our best to develop mountaineering and climbing sports in Azerbaijan. Thanks to President Ilham Aliyev’s attention and care, sports continue to grow year by year. Organizing the championship on the eve of Victory Day is especially meaningful. May God have mercy on all our martyrs and grant health to our veterans.”
The competition, jointly organized by the Azerbaijan Mountaineering Federation and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, will conclude on November 2.
