Baku 2020 delegation participate at IOC in Quebec
Baku, May 22 (AZERTAC). Top-level representatives of Baku’d bid to host the Olympic Games in 2020 will be bringing a message of “the ideal climate” when they arrive in Quebec for a crucial meeting with the executive of the International Olympic Committee.
The delegates include Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Yaqub Eyyubov, who is also chairman of the Bid Committee; Azad Rahimov, the Minister of Youth and Sport; Chingiz Huseynzada, the Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee and Konul Nurullayeva, ceo of Baku 2020.
Before boarding the plane for Canada, Rahimov said: “We are very hopeful … we believe we have presented an extremely strong and compelling case to the IOC. We have developed a robust and innovative plan which shows that an Olympic Games can be not only a sound investment in a nation’s sport, health and quality of life, but that it can be hosted in a responsible manner which, in turn, provides a sustainable Games hosting model for the future.
“We are offering the Olympic Movement a Games model based on true need; this means sustainable venues designed to remain in place, serving local and regional athletes. Our model can show future potential host cities that the Olympic Games are achievable, responsible investments for the future,” A. Rahimov said.
Konul Nurullayeva added: “Baku has an ideal climate for sport, a beautiful waterfront, and an amazing history. And perhaps importantly in these challenging financial times, we offer one of the strongest, fastest growing economies in the world. The positive impact of Baku 2020 is almost impossible to calculate. The legacy for sport in Azerbaijan will transform the lives of athletes for generations to come.”
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