Formula 2 driver breaks his arm in Baku

Théo Pourchaire, a driver of Art Grand Prix team, participating in the main race of the Formula 2 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, broke his arm. “QİA.az” informs that the 18-year-old driver was taken to the Central Hospital of Oil Workers in Baku. Théo Pourchaire was unable to continue participating in the race due to the accident.

Azerbaijani gymnast wins bronze medal

The Azerbaijani national team won its first medal at the Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competition in Baku, “QİA.az” informs Having received 19,000 points from the judges, Maryam Topchubashova was awarded a bronze medal in the age group of 12-14 years. Today, Azerbaijan will be represented in two more finals in the age group of 12-14… Continue reading Azerbaijani gymnast wins bronze medal

Very pleasant atmosphere reigns in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku – gymnast from Moldova

A very pleasant and friendly atmosphere reigns in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, participant of the Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions, athlete from Moldova Gleb Maksimchuk told QİA.AZ. “Here you can concentrate on the program, absolutely nothing distracts. If we talk about my performance today, then not everything worked out, in the first element… Continue reading Very pleasant atmosphere reigns in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku – gymnast from Moldova

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Second day of Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions kicks off in Baku

The second day of the Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions has kicked off at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, QİA.AZ reports on May 22. Today, athletes in the 12-14 age group will have qualifying competitions in the individual program for women and in groups. Gymnasts in the 15-17 age group will perform in… Continue reading Second day of Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions kicks off in Baku

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Azerbaijani athletes win 7 medals at int’l rhythmic gymnastics tournament in Romania

The international tournament in rhythmic gymnastics Irina Deleanu Cup was held in the city of Bucharest (Romania) on May 18-19, QİA.AZ reports referring to the website of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation. At the competition Azerbaijan was represented by Kamilla Seidzade, Maryam Aliyeva, Alina Mammadova, Govkhar Ibragimova and Aidan Rahimova. Having performed with success at the… Continue reading Azerbaijani athletes win 7 medals at int’l rhythmic gymnastics tournament in Romania

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Tokyo 2020: Athletes banned from contact with locals

The Japanese government intends to ban athletes and delegations from contact with locals during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said speaking in parliament. He noted that they planned to take strict restrictive measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Tokyo Summer Olympics were to be held July 24 – August… Continue reading Tokyo 2020: Athletes banned from contact with locals

Azerbaijani grabs gold at 2021 US Judo Senior National Championships

Azerbaijani Zaur Jalil ranked first in the weight category up to 73 kg at the US Judo Senior National Championships, held in Reno, Nevada (US), the Azerbaijani State Committee on Work with Diaspora told QİA.AZ on May 16. This is Jalil’s third gold medal at the US Judo Championship event. During the award ceremony, Jalil said… Continue reading Azerbaijani grabs gold at 2021 US Judo Senior National Championships

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Azerbaijan names finalists in exercises with ball within Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku

The finalists of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in the exercises with a ball were named at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku on May 7, QİA.AZ reports referring to the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF). Lala Kramarenko (Russia, 27.700 points), Linoy Ashram (Israel, 27.200 points), Boryana Kalain (Bulgaria, 25.675 points), Nicol Zelikman (Israel, 25.400 points), Daria… Continue reading Azerbaijan names finalists in exercises with ball within Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku

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EURO 2020 cup presented to President Ilham Aliyev

The European Championship cup has been brought to Baku as part of the EURO 2020 Cup round, to be held from June 11 to July 11 this year, “QİA.az” informs. The European Championship trophy, which will be demonstrated in Baku on May 7-9, has been presented to President Ilham Aliyev has been presented. The trophy, which is… Continue reading EURO 2020 cup presented to President Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijani gymnast strives to demonstrate good result at Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup in Baku

Member of the Azerbaijani national team, a participant in the upcoming competitions Arzu Jalilova would like to demonstrate a good result at the Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup, AGF Trophy 2021 in Baku. “The preparation for the World Cup is fruitful, the training is very intensive,” Jalilova told QİA.AZ. “I train for about eight hours a… Continue reading Azerbaijani gymnast strives to demonstrate good result at Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup in Baku

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