Azerbaijani gymnasts Huseyn Abbasov and Magsud Magsudov reached the finals of the European Championship in trampoline jumping, double mini-trampoline and tumbling in Russia’s Sochi, QİA.AZ reports. On the third day of the competition, Abbasov and Magsudov performed in the synchronized trampoline jumping program among juniors. They received 87.62 points, taking the top spot. The European Championships… Continue reading Azerbaijani gymnasts reach finals of European Championship in Russia
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ISSF World Cup in Baku cancelled
The World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun scheduled for this year in Baku has been canceled, “QİA.az” informs, citing the International Shooting Federation (ISSF). “Due to the situation with the coronavirus pandemic and taking into account the surge in the growth of the number of people infected in the territory of Azerbaijan, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of… Continue reading ISSF World Cup in Baku cancelled
Turkish chess players earn international master titles
Turkey’s chess body says Can Durak, Ozgun Sahin beat 2,300 ELO rating in April. Turkish national chess players Can Durak and Ozgun Sahin have each earned their FIDE Master (FM) titles. In a statement Thursday, the Turkish Chess Federation (TSF) said Durak, who is a teen chess player, had a 62 ELO rating in an… Continue reading Turkish chess players earn international master titles
Real Madrid signing Ronaldo is “impossible” – Perez
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez appeared on El Chiringuito on Monday night for the first – and, in his words, potentially only time – to discuss the formation of the European Super League, which is his brainchild. He spoke about transfer rumors when asked by the presenters. First, he gave a non-answer about Kylian Mbappe.… Continue reading Real Madrid signing Ronaldo is “impossible” – Perez
Azerbaijan national team withdrew from participation in European Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Mersin
The Azerbaijani national team withdrew from participation in the European Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Championship to be held in the Turkish city of Mersin on December 9-13, QİA.AZ reports. On the eve of the competition, Azerbaijani gymnasts underwent mandatory testing for coronavirus, and three athletes tested positive. Before leaving for Turkey, the entire Azerbaijani team also… Continue reading Azerbaijan national team withdrew from participation in European Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Mersin
Azerbaijani judoka Orkhan Safarov becomes European champion
Azerbaijani judoka Orkhan Safarov won a gold medal for Azerbaijani team on the very first day of the European Championship in the Czech Republic’s capital Prague, QİA.AZ reports citing Judo Federation of Azerbaijan. Safarov, competing in the 66 kg weight category, became the European champion, defeating judokas from Italy, Slovakia, Germany, Serbia and Israel. 345 athletes from… Continue reading Azerbaijani judoka Orkhan Safarov becomes European champion
Turkey to host European Championship
The venue for the 2023 European Indoor Athletics Championships has been announced, “QİA.AZ” says. According to the European Gymnastics’ official Twitter page, the competition will be held at the Atakoy Athletics Arena in Istanbul, Turkey. The championship took place in 2012 in this place. In 2024, the Italian capital, Rome, will host the European Outdoor Athletics Championships.