Two universal weightlifting complexes were opened

Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation (AZE WF) continues to contribute to the development of sports in the country. From this point of view, expansion and improvement of material and technical base, improvement of training and preparation conditions of athletes, in order to promote a healthy lifestyle and train future champions, are of great importance. Opening of new weightlifting halls and complexes is also within the steps taken. On March 5, on the occasion of the Day of Physical Culture and Sports, AZE WF opened two weightlifting complexes in Sumgait and Baku. On the opening ceremony of the complex situated at Heydar Aliyev Avenue, 18th block, 37A, in Sumgait, the First Vice-President of AZE WF Tofig Heydarov and members of the Presidium of the Federation participated. After ribbon cutting, the guests and officials were informed about the Complex and familiarized with the work of the place. It was noted that at the same time about 50 weightlifting and other types of sports – bodybuilding, powerlifting, crossfit and others – athletes have the opportunity to train and prepare for competitions at the highest level. In the complex, there are dressing rooms, special sports equipments and vitamins stand, football pitch and other rooms.

Another opening was in the second half of the day. Joint project of “Zirve” International Sports Club and Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation (AZE WF) is a universal weightlifting Complex built at the Azadlig Avenue 154, in Baku. The opening ceremony was attended by Azer Aliyev-Vice-President of AZE WF, Deputy Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee. After cutting the ribbon, he got acquainted with the conditions created here. He was informed that the complex has all the conditions to engage in weightlifting, bodybuilding, powerlifting, crossfit and fitness. Throughout the day, nearly 500 athletes have the opportunity to train professionally. The complex was equipped with the most modern equipments and individual approach to each sport was applied. Well-known athletes, athletes who have succeeded in various types of sports, experienced doctors and massagers, coaches will work here. Each year, Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation carries out repair and restoration work and the opening of about 20 weightlifting halls and complexes. In 2017, major repair and restoration work was done, equipments were renewed and maximum conditions for training were created in the central weightlifting hall in Gobustan, the Ramanada Hall of the “Spartak” Volunteer Sports Society, the Weightlifting Hall of the Republican Specialized Olympic Reserve Children-Youth Sports School No.1 of the “Education” Republican Sports Center, the Central Military Sports Club weightlifting hall, weightlifting hall of the Academy of Physical Culture and Sports of Azerbaijan Republic and others. However, a new weightlifting training base, situated at the AAAF Park Residential Complex in Astara, was also launched. In this multifunctional base, 150-person competition and 20-person weightlifting training hall, a dressing room equipped with all the conditions, as well as an extensive AAAF Fitness Gym, canteen for 50 people and other rooms were given for use of athletes.

AZE WF will continue this work in 2018.