First medallists to be decided at President Cup 2026 regatta in Azerbaijan

29 April 2026 10:29
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First medallists to be decided at President Cup 2026 regatta in Azerbaijan

The first set of medallists will be determined today at the President Cup 2026 international regatta, held in Azerbaijan to mark the 103rd anniversary of Heydar Aliyev.

As reported by İdman.Biz, competition will get under way in Sugovushan at 12:00 local time, with the day concluding in an official medal ceremony for the winners.

More than 100 athletes are taking part in the regatta, representing a wide range of countries including Azerbaijan, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The strong international line-up underlines the growing profile of the event on the global water sports calendar.

Organised jointly by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Canoe and Rowing Federation, the tournament began on 27 April at the Sarsang Reservoir and will run until 1 May, combining elite competition with commemorative significance.

Idman.Biz