Azerbaijani athletes have completed the opening day of the international Mingachevir Regatta 2026 in Fuzuli with four medals – one gold, one silver and two bronze.
As reported by İdman.Biz, Alimurad Hajizade won the gold medal in the men's K1 200m event among athletes born in 2008-2009, while his compatriot Nuran Rahimli finished second to claim silver.
Azerbaijan's two bronze medals were won by Huseyn Samadli and Elmir Tarverdiyev.
Samadli finished third in the men's C1 200m event in the 2008-2009 age category, while Tarverdiyev took bronze in the men's K1 200m competition among athletes born in 2010-2011.
The Mingachevir Regatta 2026 is jointly organised by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Aquatic Sports Federation (ASINF).
The opening stage of the tournament is being held at the Kondalan reservoir in Fuzuli. On September 30 and October 1, the competition will continue across all disciplines and distances at the Kur Olympic Training and Sports Centre in Mingachevir.
More than 100 young rowers are competing in the regatta. In addition to Azerbaijan, the tournament features athletes from the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
12:56
The international Mingachevir Regatta 2026 has officially started.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the regatta is jointly organised by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Aquatic Sports Federation (ASINF).
The opening stage of the tournament is taking place at the Kondalan reservoir in Fuzuli, where athletes will compete in 200-metre kayak and canoe events.
The competition will then move to Mingachevir. On September 30 and October 1, athletes will compete across all disciplines and distances at the Kur Olympic Training and Sports Centre.
More than 100 young rowers are taking part in Mingachevir Regatta 2026. Along with hosts Azerbaijan, the tournament features athletes from the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
11:07
The international Mingachevir Regatta 2026 will get underway in Fuzuli today.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the tournament, jointly organised by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Aquatic Sports Federation (ASINF), will be held from September 29 to October 1.
The opening stage will take place at the Kondalan reservoir in Fuzuli, where athletes will compete in 200-metre kayak and canoe events.
The competition will then move to Mingachevir. On September 30 and October 1, athletes will compete across all disciplines and distances at the Kur Olympic Training and Sports Centre.
More than 100 young rowers will take part in the international tournament. Along with hosts Azerbaijan, the competition will feature athletes from the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
