57 athletes will represent Azerbaijan at the "President's Cup 2026" international regatta in rowing and canoeing, which will be held from April 27 to May 1. Sport24.az reports that the Azerbaijan Water Sports Federation has released this information.
A total of 70 rowers are expected to participate from other countries.
More than 100 athletes from Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan will compete in the regatta dedicated to the 103rd anniversary of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
"President's Cup" will start for the first time in the liberated Agdere region, from the Sarsang reservoir. On April 27, Sarsang will host exemplary performances and competitions of athletes in academic, kayak, canoe, dragon boats and sailboats.
The official parade and opening ceremony of the competitions will be held in Mingachevir on April 28. On April 29, the competitions will continue in the Sugovushan reservoir, one of the most beautiful corners of Karabakh.
The final races of the "President's Cup 2026" international regatta will be held on April 30 – May 1 at the "Kur" Olympic Training and Sports Center in Mingachevir. The regatta will end on May 1.