The best weightlifters of IV Islamic Games were selected!

On may 17, special event was held for participants and guests of IV Islamic Solidarity Games, in the central training camp of AZE WF-AAAF Park Residential Complex. Numerous athletes, referees and other officials and representatives of technical and administrative bodies, representatives of various federations led by Vice-President of the Asian Weightlifting Federation- Mohammed Jalood, visited this complex in Khirdalan.
At first, guests were invited to dinner at the tables around the fountain. Exciting music, interesting discussions and conversations with delicious meals, were held. It was noted that the IV Islamic Games in Baku are the highest level in the history of these competitions.
After the artistic section, a small official part began. First of all, Tofig Heydarov, the Vice-President of AZE WF, welcomed the guests and talked about the progress of the competitions, the work done so far, the results obtained, achievements of our local federation for the development of weightlifting, the information about AAAF Park’s sporting infrastructure objects. Later, Mohammed Jalood, as well as the President of Turkey Weightlifting Federation-Tamer Tashpinar also spoke about the hospitality, good attitude, at the same time high organization and expressed their satisfaction.
Then, athletes were awarded by “Weightlifting Time” magazine, the official publication of AZE WF. The best women and men athletes of IV Islamic Games were selected by the publication. Azerbaijan weightlifter-Anastasia Ibrahimli was named the best female athlete and the best male athlete was the Uzbekistan athlete Rustam Jangabayev. Specially prepared cups were presented to them.
Finally, all guests were introduced to catering, education and other facilities in AAAF Park. Guests said that Azerbaijan was transformed into “the world’s new weightlifting center”, and noted that local junior and young people are lucky and expect them to have a great happy future.