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By Amina Nazarli

Ilkin Hasanli, Azerbaijani famous TV leading, 2015 European Games Celebrity Ambassador, met Farhad Aliyev, Secretary-General of the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation.

During the meeting, Aliyev informed the guest about the preparations for the Baku Games. He also appreciated promotion efforts of the celebrity ambassador.

Aliyev said three cycling disciplines are included in the games such as road, MTB(mountain biking) and BMX, and nine cyclists will take part in the games.

Aliyev answered the questions of Hasanli concerning the sport facilities.

Hasanli, in turn, said that he is proud of engaging in such activities.

Following the meeting, the federation gave presents to the celebrity ambassador.

As the biggest sporting event in Azerbaijan's history, the Baku 2015 European Games will attract more than 6,000 athletes to represent 49 countries in 20 sports on June 12-28.

The Baku 2015 Games will take place in 21 stadia and facilities in Baku and Mingachevir city. The official opening ceremony of the games will take place in the 68,000-seat Baku Olympic Stadium. The Athletes Village will accommodate up to 7,300 people.

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