Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, has met with athletes who achieved outstanding results at international competitions in October.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the meeting was held at the Azerbaijan Sports Academy and began with the playing of the national anthem.
During his speech, Gayibov praised the achievements of Azerbaijani athletes on the international stage and congratulated them and their coaches on their success.
The minister revealed that Azerbaijan's national anthem had been played in 17 countries during October as a result of the country's sporting achievements.
Azerbaijani athletes won a total of 168 medals at international competitions throughout the month, including 51 gold, 43 silver and 74 bronze medals.
The event also featured a video presentation highlighting the country's recent sporting accomplishments. Representatives of various sports disciplines shared details of their participation in international competitions and the results they achieved.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Gayibov wished the athletes further success and victories in their upcoming competitions.
The event was also attended by Ramil Huseynzade, head of the polyclinic of the Main Medical Department of the Ministry of Justice and a winner of the Yukselish competition, for whom Gayibov serves as a mentor.
