Azernews.Az

By Nazrin Gadimova

CSI3* International Show Jumping Tournament was concluded by the grandiose performance of world-famous band Boney M in Baku on May 10.

Held in the Baku-based Elite Horse and Polo Club, the three-day sports event was dedicated to the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan's Equestrian Federation said.

The tournament brought together 25 riders and 65 horses from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Iran, and other countries, the Federation added.

Representatives of Turkey, Bulgaria, Russia, Iran, and Belgium were invited to judge the tournament whose total prize money was $168,000.

Azerbaijani representative Jamal Rahimov and his horse, David, won the tournament for the third time in a row.

World-famous band Boney M performed on the final day of the tournament; the concert was of great interest, and the audience sang and danced along with the soloists.

An interesting moment was when the head of Boney M, the legendary 62-year-old Liz Mitchell, invited children to the stage during a performing.

"The audience's hold great importance for us, gives us an incentive for creativity and life," Mitchell said. "Azerbaijan is a beautiful country! We express our gratitude for your kindness and hospitality."

Azerbaijan's Ada band also performed at the concert. Composer Govhar Hasanzade, the country's Honored Artist and member of the Equestrian Federation, was the festive evening's artistic director.

The three-day international tournament was organized by Azerbaijan's Equestrian Federation.