2024-05-07 07:48:09
Minister of Sports and Youth of Azerbaijan Farid Gaibov, who took part in the “Baku Marathon 2024”, organized on the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, answered questions from journalists.
As reported by İdman.biz, according to him, the number of participants in the competition, held under the slogan “Conquer the Wind,” is increasing every year.
– You participated in the Baku Marathon 2024. Was the fight intense?
– Staying true to tradition, Baku residents and guests of our city joined the Baku Marathon 2024 half marathon. It is gratifying that the number of participants is increasing every year. Another point is the increase in the number of marathon runners finishing. This means more people are playing sports. In addition to the marathon, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan, together with the Azerbaijan Athletics Federation, organizes various competitions every month. All these factors provide a great incentive to achieve mass participation in sports.
– The number of licenses for the Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024 is increasing. In rowing, and especially in the 3×3 basketball competition, we will compete in team competitions for the first time. What do you think about preparation for the games?
– Yes, the number of our licenses is increasing. In approximately 1 month, all our licensees will be identified. I wish our athletes success in this responsible competition. I believe that we will be able to perform well at the Summer Olympics. As you know, changes have occurred in some sports federations, and there has been a process of generational change in teams. We have already begun preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics. I hope that in 4 years we will get more licenses. In this direction, federations are implementing various measures and training new specialists. This week the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup, the Shooting World Cup, the President’s Rowing Cup in Mingachevir, and the European Cadet Judo Cup will be held in Baku. The Baku Marathon can also be given international status. Representatives from many countries came here to participate. The ministry, federations, and sports institutions are working together to increase the mass participation of sports in Azerbaijan. If the mass participation increases, the results will improve.
– You have participated in the marathon before. What was your best result?
– I am participating in the Baku Marathon for the third time. Last year I improved my result by 20 minutes. This time I reached the finish line 9 minutes earlier.
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