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Islamic Solidarity Games to become another sports festivity in Azerbaijan

Society Materials 4 November 2015 13:51 (UTC +04:00)
The Islamic Solidarity Games will become another sports festivity in Azerbaijan.
Islamic Solidarity Games to become another sports festivity in Azerbaijan

Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov.4

By Elchin Mehdiyev - Trend:

The Islamic Solidarity Games will become another sports festivity in Azerbaijan, Azad Rahimov, the country's minister of youth and sports said.

He made the remarks during the 9th General Assembly of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation in Baku.

"Azerbaijan takes all necessary steps for holding the Islamic Games," said Rahimov, adding that Organizing Committee has been created for this purpose.

The minister noted that Azerbaijan has great experience in hosting such international sports events.

Rahimov said that over 5,000 athletes will participate in the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games.

Chingiz Huseynzade, vice president of the National Olympic Committee said that the Games will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 12-22, 2017.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Games will be held at Baku Olympic Stadium.

It is planned to hold competitions on 20 sports, according to the preliminary agreement.

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