2024-06-29 13:30:54
The opening ceremony of the worldwide chess match “Baku Open 2024” passed off.
In keeping with İdman.biz, the occasion organized on the Baku Sports activities Palace was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports activities Farid Gaibov, Deputy Minister Mariana Vasileva, Head of the Sports activities Division of the Ministry Elnur Mamedov, FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Minister of Science and Training Firudin Gurbanov, President Azerbaijan Chess Federation Mahir Mammadov and first vice-president Faig Hasanov.
The Nationwide Anthem was performed earlier than the ceremony. Later, a video in regards to the tradition, nature and historical past of Azerbaijan was proven.
Minister of Youth and Sports activities Farid Gaibov famous in his speech that Azerbaijan is thought on the earth as a sports activities nation. He mentioned that plenty of worldwide competitions are held in our nation and our athletes are fairly profitable:
“After all, chess isn’t any exception. We’ve got held a number of worldwide chess competitions. And at the moment one in all them is going down. We’ve got numerous outcomes on this space. A very powerful amongst them is that Ulviya Fatalieva is the European champion. We thank the Federation for the event of chess. We’re grateful to the Worldwide Chess Federation for at all times trusting us. As soon as once more I want success to all our chess gamers. I imagine that at this match, which can be held in Baku, they are going to obtain good outcomes.”
Mahir Mamedov emphasised that this match has already change into a practice. He famous that the variety of match contributors will increase yearly:
“We’re happy with this. This 12 months marks the a hundredth anniversary of FIDE. A variety of occasions are being held on this event. We’re joyful to see them right here and thanks. On July 20, an occasion devoted to the a hundredth anniversary of the founding of FIDE can be held in Paris. Chess is a particularly profitable sport in Azerbaijan. Mr. President Ilham Aliyev pays consideration and care to sports activities, particularly chess. The profitable outcomes achieved by our athletes on this subject are a transparent indication of the event of chess. For the primary time, we’re utilizing the Baku Sports activities Palace as a venue for the competitors. We hope that you’ll all take pleasure in it right here. I want the 9 recreation days to achieve success for everybody.”
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich spoke in regards to the growth of sports activities, specifically chess, in Azerbaijan. He praised the occasion as admirable:
“It’s very good to host such an occasion in Baku. It’s no coincidence that Faig Hasanov has been a choose for 60 years. We additionally congratulate him.”
Later, Dvorkovich offered a particular reward to the President of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation Mahir Mammadov and the Minister of Youth and Sports activities Farid Gaibov.
After this, a video in regards to the historical past of Azerbaijani chess and supplies from worldwide tournaments held on this space had been proven.
After the official speeches, the Minister of Youth and Sports activities and the FIDE President made the primary transfer on the chessboard and declared the competitors open.
Banuchicak Huseynli
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