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By Nigar Orujova

Five Azerbaijani athletes will represent the country at the World Rowing Cup II in Aiguebelette, France, on June 19 - 22, the Azerbaijan National Rowing Federation reported.

All eyes are pinned on the duet that won silver at the European championship on June 1, Alexander Alexandrov and Boris Yotov. The duet will struggle with 21 rowers in 2,000 distance M2X race.

The duet of Igor Lucic and Luka Dordevich will compete at the same distance on M2- race.

Javid Efendiyev will compete in single scull with 19 athletes.

The World Rowing Cup is an annual series of three regattas that act as a lead-up to the World Rowing Championships. It is held with racing a progression system from heats through to finals.

Racing at the World Rowing Cup includes the 14 Olympic boat classes and a selection of International boat classes. Para-rowing is contested at some World Cups. Each Olympic boat class earns points based on the finishing order.

Rowing developed quickly in Azerbaijan with the establishment of the National Rowing Federation (AMAF) in December 2006.

Being a member of the International Rowing Federation (FISA) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the AMAF participates in various international competitions and European and world championships.