On March 5, various events were organized on the occasion of Physical Culture and Sports Day. One of them happened at the Fountain Square. More than 40 sports federations, sports organizations and agencies demonstrated their stand at the event.
Among them were the stand of the Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation (AZE WF) and it was paid special attention. The booklets and magazines prepared separately on the history of this sport, the achievements of the Azerbaijani weightlifters, the activity of the federation and “Zirve” lyceum which plays exceptional role in the training of young weightlifters, were demonstrated and presented to the visitors. Video clips on the various competitions and the work done were shown through monitor. Weightlifting platform was set up in front of the stand and the weightlifting bar in 175 kg weight was put. Youth and Sport Minister Azad Rahimov, Yusuf Mammadaliyev- Head of Youth Policy and Sports Department of the Presidential Administration , Vice-Presidents of the National Olympic Committee Chingiz Huseynzade, Khazar Isayev, Vice President of AZE WF and Deputy Secretary General of NOC Azer Aliyev, athletes and representatives of the sports community got acquainted with the stands, listened to information on the main directions, future plans and achievements of the federation and sports organizations. Along with prominent guests, ordinary citizens were interested in the stands, asked questions and expressed their consent.
Then various quizzes were organized. Exemplary performances of athletes caused great interest of the participants and were met with applause.
The event continued with a concert program.
On the same day, in honor of the “5th of March – Day of Physical Culture and Sports” a number of specialists, who have special roles in the development and promotion of weightlifting, were awarded honorary titles.
It should be noted that every year March 5 is celebrated as the Day of Physical Culture and Sports in our country. This date is celebrated in accordance with President Ilham Aliyev’s Decree of March 4, 2005 on the establishment of the Day of Physical Culture and Sports. The development of sports in our country is getting wider from year to year. Now Azerbaijan is known as a strong sports country in the world. The celebration of the day on this date is not accidental. National Leader Heydar Aliyev met at the Baku Sports Palace on 5 March 1995 with the champions and prize winners of the world and European championships. That day he established the Sports Foundation and launched a new strategy on the development of physical culture and sports.
