"For the fourth year now, we have been holding the "Cross the Kura" in Mingachevir. The number of participants is increasing year by year. As you know, multi-sport games have been held in Azerbaijan several times."
Idman.biz, citing Report, reports that this was stated by Farid Gayibov, Minister of Youth and Sports, participating in the "Cross the Kura?!" open water swimming competition held in Mingachevir, in a statement to journalists.
He stated that for the first time, these games are being held outside the capital - in seven regions, including Mingachevir: "Test competitions in several sports are also being held here. I thank all participants, organizers, the Swimming Federation, the Baku City Ring, and volunteers. There are Mingachevir volunteers here. Their experience is increasing year by year."
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