On June 3, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, met with Azerbaijani athletes who had achieved outstanding results at international competitions in May.
The meeting took place at the Baku Youth Center and was also attended by coaches of the athletes. The event began with the National Anthem of Azerbaijan, Idman.biz reports.
During the ceremony, Minister Gayibov presented honorary titles and badges to several sports professionals, recognizing them as “Honored Coach of the Republic of Azerbaijan,” “Distinguished Physical Culture and Sports Worker,” and “Master of Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan.”
A video showcasing the athletes’ international achievements over the past month was screened, followed by speeches from participants. Representatives of numerous sports disciplines—including athletics, boxing, judo, gymnastics, cycling, taekwondo, rowing, canoeing, martial arts, powerlifting, and bodybuilding—shared insights into their competitions and results.
In his closing remarks, Minister Gayibov congratulated the athletes and wished them even greater success in upcoming tournaments.
Idman.biz
