Information on other nominations were added
Azerbaijan, Baku, Dec.24 / Trend, M.Aliyev /
The Azerbaijani Youth and Sports Ministry summed up 2010 on Thursday.
The best sports federation of 2010 was declared the Wrestling Federation in Azerbaijan.
The "Karabakh" football club, which passed three qualifying rounds in the UEFA League Cup, has become the best football club of 2010 in Azerbaijan.
The best sports society was declared the "Neftchi" sports and fitness center, the best sports facilities - the "Serhedchi" Olympic Complex. Parviz Abdullayev (kickboxing), Nijat Rahimov (weightlifting), Sergei Bezugly (rowing), Elvin Mamishzade (boxing), Hasan Aliyev (Greek-Roman wrestling), Aliya Garayeva (rhythmic gymnastics) were declared the best sportsmen of 2010.
In 2010, the Azerbaijani sportsmen won 675 medals, the Youth and Sports Minister Azad Rahimov said.
"Azerbaijani sportsmen won 675 medals in 2010 in Azerbaijani and foreign competitions," he said.
He said that about 50 international sports competitions were held in Azerbaijan.
At present, 28 national Olympic complexes operate in Azerbaijan.