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BAKU HOSTS INTERNATIONAL BOXING TOURNAMENT
Baku, May 11 (AzerTAc). An international boxing tournament dedicated to the 87th anniversary of Azerbaijan`s national leader Heydar Aliyev has kicked off in Baku.
The event brings together teams from Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Ireland and France.
Speaking to the competition`s opening ceremony, vice-president of Azerbaijan Boxing Federation Aghajan Abiyev praised national leader Heydar Aliyev`s “outstanding contribution” to developing sport in the country.
“This course is today being successfully continued by President Ilham Aliyev”.
The tournament is part of a series of preparatory events for next year`s European championship in Ukraine.
The event brings together teams from Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Ireland and France.
Speaking to the competition`s opening ceremony, vice-president of Azerbaijan Boxing Federation Aghajan Abiyev praised national leader Heydar Aliyev`s “outstanding contribution” to developing sport in the country.
“This course is today being successfully continued by President Ilham Aliyev”.
The tournament is part of a series of preparatory events for next year`s European championship in Ukraine.