On December 25, Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan held an event on the results of the year in the Azerbaijan State Physical Culture and Sports Academy.
Head of the Youth Policy and Sports Department of the Presidential Administration Yusuf Mammadaliyev, Youth and Sports Minister Azad Rahimov, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee Chingiz Huseynzadeh, MPs of the National Council, sports federations, heads of clubs and public associations, veterans and athletes, sports figures, media representatives and many other people participated in the ceremony.
First, the National Anthem of Azerbaijan Republic was sounded. Then, a video clip about the achievements of Azerbaijani sportsmen and the prestigious sports competitions held in our country in 2017 was demonstrated. It was noted here that sport is getting developed in our country and the successes achieved last year prove it once again. It is encouraging that the performance of Azerbaijan weightlifters are also included to the video clip. Sabina Azimova, who was three-times European champion in the European Weightlifting Youth Championship in Prishtina, Kosovo, this year, and the performance of our national team, which is the best continental team in this competition, has been especially appreciated.
Minister Azad Rahimov said that 2017 was successful for Azerbaijan sports. He noted that our athletes owned a lot of medals in the international arena in 2017, and that the most worthy international sports competitions were organized in our country. The minister specifically mentioned the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the IV Islamic Solidarity Games. A.Rahimov stressed the high level of work of the Anti-Doping Agency, which started its activity in Azerbaijan. He gave detailed information about other achievements in 2017.
Vice President of the NOC-Chingiz Huseynzadeh spoke about the development of sports in Azerbaijan. He said our country has both physically and intellectually strong athletes. The vice president of the NOC highlighted the successes of our chess players. He spoke about the historical achievement of the “Karabakh” football club. Huseynzadeh stressed that after the election of Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, as a President of NOC, the country’s sport is developing rapidly.
He also noted that Azerbaijan organizes the world’s most prestigious sports competitions at a high level. Vice President of NOC wished success to Azerbaijan sport and athletes.
Later, the winners of the year were nominated for the best coach, referee, federation, sports club, sports broadcast and journalist, athletes.”Zirve” International Sports Club was also among them.
Thus, “Zirve” Sports Club was named “the best sports organization of the year”. “Zirve” sports club deserves this title for its work done during the year, its undeniable contribution to the development of Azerbaijan weightlifting. Just “Zirve” International Sports Club’s athletes have been able to win medals in all international competitions during the year,and have played a major role in the victories.
Congratulations to “Zirve” Sports Club for winning in this nomination and wish success!
