Azerbaijani Cyclists appear at Baku 2015 presentation
By Nigar Orujova
The "Baku-2015" presentation was held in the Baku Seaside Park on March 19.
Presentation of the inaugural European Games, which will be held in Baku in June 2015, was held in the frame of the Novruz festive celebrated on March 20-21.
Athletes presented different sports of the Games, which will involve around 6,000 competitors from the 49 Olympic nations of Europe across 19 sports.
Azerbaijan's Cycling Federation also participated in the event that attracted public attention. Baku Games will include such cycling disciplines as highway, BMX, and mountain biking.
The list of Baku 2015 sports includes Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball 3x3, Beach soccer, Boxing, Canoe Sprint, Cycling, Fencing, Gymnastics, Judo, Karate, Shooting, Table tennis, Taekwondo, Triathlon, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
Azerbaijan is developing sports to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among Azerbaijani youth and ensure their integration into society.
All sports societies and people working in the field of sports in Azerbaijan are directing their efforts and thoughts towards the first European Games.