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Azerbaijan’s sport achievements ensure holding of first European Games at highest level
Roma, February 16, AZERTAC
“Azerbaijan’s sport achievements ensure holding of the first European Games at highest level”, the silver medalist of the Sydney Olympic Games 2000, twice world champion, Deputy Secretary-General of the Italian National Olympic Committee Carlo Mornati said in his interview to AZERTAC correspondent.
“I think that the decision to hold the first European Games in this country is associated with the having of good sport potential in Azerbaijan. The unusual concept for this race and spectacular infrastructure is commendable” said C. Mornati.
He noted that, the team to represent Italy in the European Games is preparing with great determination.
“In general, the European Games will play an important role in the sport life of Italy. Approximately, 350 Italian athletes will represent the country in all of the sport fields in the program. I am sure that Azerbaijan that gained great successes in the sport history is capable to host such a prestigious competition at a high-level”, the Deputy Secretary-General emphasized.
Magsud Dadashov,
Special correspondent