The opening ceremony of the international rowing, kayaking and canoeing tournament “Mingachevir Regatta 2024” took place in Fizuli.
According to İdman.biz, the event took place at the Lower Kendelenchay Reservoir.
The event was attended by Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gaibov, Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee Chingiz Huseynzade, Secretary General Azer Aliyev, President of the Azerbaijan Rowing and Canoe Federation (AKAF) Vugar Akhmedov and other officials.
First, the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played. After this, the memory of the martyrs was honored with a minute of silence.
Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Agdam, Fizuli and Khojavend regions Emin Huseynov thanked the organizers of the event:
“This is a historic and significant day. Fizuli City Day is celebrated for the second time. What makes this even more colorful is the holding of an international tournament here for the first time. Our people have returned to their land.”
Having declared the tournament open, Farid Gaibov welcomed the guests and wished the participants success: “Welcome to Karabakh, Fuzuli.”
Let us note that four years have passed since the liberation of Fuzuli from occupation. The regatta will end on October 18.
Aitaj Sahyad
İdman.biz