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President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO]

23 December 2016 15:29 (UTC+04:00)
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO]

Azerbaijan’s National Olympic Committee is hosting a ceremony dedicated to the sports results of 2016 on December 23, Azertac reported.

Azerbaijan’s President, President of the National Olympic Committee Ilham Aliyev is taking part in the ceremony.

The head of state made a speech at the event.

The victory achieved by Azerbaijan in the Rio 2016 Olympics is another significant blow to the ugly rumors about Azerbaijan’s success in the Baku 2015 European Games, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said.

Ilham Aliyev noted that the first European Games held in Baku in 2015 once again demonstrated the level of development of sport in Azerbaijan.

“We have once again demonstrated that we are a powerful state,” Azerbaijan’s president said. “It is really a great victory, a great heroism to take the second place among the European countries in a very intense struggle at these Games.”

“Both you and I remember well that an ugly campaign, held in a centralized manner against Azerbaijan before, during and after the first European Games, was aimed at tarnishing these Games and diminishing our capacities, distorting the victories of our athletes,” he said.

There were allegations that high results of Azerbaijani athletes were somehow related with the fact of Azerbaijan’s holding and hosting the first European Games, Ilham Aliyev added.

The president noted that along with high results in 2015, Azerbaijan’s holding the games was highly appreciated by the international sports community.

“I have attended many Summer Olympics, and I can compare. I want to reiterate that the level of the Games we organized was not below the level of any other Olympic Games. For many parameters, these Games can be an example for Summer Olympic Games. I know that our experience is being learned,” said President Aliyev.

“We achieve big victories in international competitions, world championships, Olympic Games and we can organize any major international competition,” added the president.

He reminded that Azerbaijan had only two years to prepare for the European Games.

In two years Azerbaijan managed to do the work which is done in many years, or even maybe for over 7-8 years, said President Aliyev.

The most modern sports infrastructure was established and upgraded in Baku in connection with the European Games, he noted, adding that today these sports facilities serve Azerbaijani people and athletes.

The newly-built grand Olympic Stadium, Baku Aquatics Center, Shooting Center, other renovated sports facilities meet the highest standards and Azerbaijan can hold any international competition in the future, added President Aliyev.

Then the award-giving ceremony was held.

President Aliyev presented the badges of titles of "Honored worker of physical culture and sport" to Tarverdi Allahverdiyev, Chingiz Eyvazov, Seymur Ahadov, Vagif Feyzullayev, Oleg Krapivin, Firudin Gurbanov, Hamid Mammadyarov, and Bahruz Salehli for their contributions to the development of physical culture and sport in Azerbaijan.

Abas Azimov and Gahraman Mammadyarov received certificates of individual pensions of the President of Azerbaijan for their significant contribution to the development of sport in the country.

The head of state presented NOC Olympic order to Olympic champion Radik Isayev and international referee Hijran Sharifov for his high professionalism at Rio Olympics.

NOC President`s honorary diplomas were given to Nurlan Aslanov, Bakhtiyar Abbasov, Ayaz Mammadov, Vasif Ismayilov, Shamsi Bayramov, Ramal Aslanov, Adil Aliyev, Zaur Akhundov, Nariman Guliyev and Emin Hajiyev for their outstanding contribution to development of non-Olympic sports in Azerbaijan.

President Aliyev handed over certificates of new flats to a group of athletes and sport figures in recognition of their high achievements in 2016.

Member of the National Olympic Committee`s Executive Committee, the founder and director of Museum of Miniature Books, Honored Art Worker Zarifa Salakhova then presented keepsakes to President Aliyev and wished the head of state success in his activities.

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President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
President Aliyev at ceremony dedicated to sports results of 2016 [UPDATE / PHOTO] - Gallery Image
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