SPORTS
Bakcell supports futsal tournament among players with hearing impairments
Baku, May 23, AZERTAC
Bakcell – the First Mobile Operator and Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan has supported the “Spring Futsal Tournament” among players with hearing impairments, organized by the Azerbaijani Disabled Football Federation with support of AFFA and Sectional Football Federations Public Union.
Five teams “Baku”, “Azeri”, “Zirve”, “Shimshek” and “Umid” competed in the “Spring Tournament” which was held on May 18-22 in Baku.
According to the results of the tournament, the “Azeri” team became the winner, while the other top places were split between “Shimshek” and “Zirve” teams respectively. Tural Mukhtarov from “Azeri” was named the best player, and Shovket Askerov from “Zirve” as the best goalkeeper. Ulvi Farajli from “Shimshek” team has become the top scorer of the tournament with 22 goals.
Starting from the year 2007, Bakcell supports the organization of various futsal tournaments conducted by the Azerbaijani Disabled Football Federation.
Within the frames of its “Bakcell Stars” Corporate Social Responsibility program, Bakcell supports the development of youth and sports in Azerbaijan, and implements various important projects aimed at supporting children and young people with special needs.