2024-02-11 17:37:48
“Last year, which we ended with victories, gave way to a more responsible Olympic year. Our athletes successfully started it in the first month of 2024.”
As reported by İdman.biz, Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gaibov stated this when assessing the results of January.
He said that the first gold medal won in Croatia in 2024 became motivation for our other athletes:
“The first gold medal of the year was won by our wrestler Sanan Suleymanov, an Olympic license holder. He motivated himself and our other athletes by defeating all his rivals at the Zagreb Open tournament in Croatia. Our meeting with athletes who traditionally successfully represent the country at continental and world championships “, prestigious international competitions, coincided with the first days of January. We listened to our athletes, who completed last year with victories, and were interested in their future performances and preparations.”
The minister noted that the development of sports infrastructure and the opening of new sections is very important from the point of view of the future: “In January, we participated in the opening of a number of gyms. We were interested in the activities of the MMA hall in the Heydar Aliyev Sports and Concert Complex, the GMT Arena for electronic sports , sports club “Ahmed” in Khachmaz, as well as a weightlifting hall. We also took part in the opening of new sports and fitness centers – “Dream Trampoline” and “Dream Body Athletic Club & Spa” in the “Dreamland” complex, put into operation new weightlifting training facility at the ASC Arena.
“There will be a new impetus in the development of swimming. Recently, a swimming pool was put into operation at the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports. I believe that this swimming pool will be of great importance in terms of training and development of water sports. In addition to swimming, this is also a good an opportunity to increase youth interest in aquatic species.”
According to Gaibov, a big event took place in the sports capital of Guba, which will become one of the most memorable this year: “As you know, last year Guba won the elections for our new project. “Sports Capital.” The opening ceremony of the project was held in Guba.” Sports Capital 2024″, and we presented the symbolic key of the “Sports Capital” to the Guba district. I believe that the motto “The heart of sports beats in Guba” will come true, and the successful experience will be transferred to Gabala – the “Sports Capital” of next year.
Another news that will please our athletes at the beginning of the year is related to the increase in state support for sports. According to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in addition to the Olympic Games, special scholarships will also be provided to athletes who have won the right to participate in the Paralympic Games. Also, in addition to the personal trainers of athletes who have won the right to participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the head coach and coaches of the national team will also receive scholarships. The latest government decision has pleased representatives of Paralympic and non-Olympic sports. Therefore, in addition to the Olympic Games, awards will be given to our athletes and their coaches who have shown the highest results at the World and European Championships, as well as championships in sports included in the Paralympic and non-Olympic programs. These decisions, which are welcomed by the sports community, will become an additional incentive and motivation for our athletes.”
He recalled that the 12th meeting with representatives of the federation took place in Guba, our “sports capital”:
“As is tradition, we discussed together the work done and the upcoming tasks. This time, the main attention was undoubtedly paid to preparations for the Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024, the development program for 2024-2025 and other issues. If we talk about federations, another federation held elections, summing up the results of its activities over the past period. “I congratulate Elchin Guliyev, who was re-elected president at the reporting and election conference of the Equestrian Federation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and wish him success in his future activities.”
The minister also said that an excellent chance has been created for fans to watch Paris 2024: “There are less than six months left before the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games, which will be held in the French capital Paris from July 26. Until August 11. Fans who want to support our athletes in Paris “There is a good chance to do this during the Games. You can buy tickets for competitions in any sport on the newly launched portal www.hospitalitytravelpackages.paris2024.org. Fans can book a travel package that includes tickets to the competitions, or just tickets to the Olympic tournaments.”
He noted that an important factor is the legal organization of activities: “At the regular meeting of the board of the Ministry, we discussed a number of projects and documents. We approved the list of sports teams, coaches and athletes for 2024, the calendar plan for 2024 and other important documents. By the decision of the board to The sports of powerlifting, strongman, arm wrestling and their disciplines were added to the activities of the Azerbaijan Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.”
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