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Vladimir Putin may attend opening of the first European Games in Baku

Society Materials 30 March 2015 23:13 (UTC +04:00)
Russia president Vladimir Putin can visit to Azerbaijan for attending the opening ceremony of the first European Games in June, RIA Novosti reported.
Vladimir Putin may attend opening of the first European Games in Baku

Russia president Vladimir Putin can visit Azerbaijan for attending the opening ceremony of the first European Games in June, RIA Novosti reported.

"Indeed, we have invitation. It is possible that such a visit will take place, but when the final decision is made, we will report further", Peskov told reporters.

Baku 2015 is the first ever European Games, an exciting and innovative multi-sport event for the continent which will take place on June 12-28, 2015.

There will be a total of 20 sports at Baku 2015: 16 Olympic sports and four non-Olympic sports. More than 6,000 athletes from across Europe will be representing their nations over 17 days of competition.

Baku was awarded the games by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in December 2012.

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