OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN, PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ILHAM ALIYEV RECEIVES MEMBERS OF NATIONAL WRESTLING AND TAEKWONDO TEAMS
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today has met with members of the successful national wrestling and taekwondo teams. Praising performance of Azerbaijani wrestlers and taekwondoists, the Head of State noted that their victories make everyone glad, notably over upcoming Beijing Olympic Games. President Aliyev pointed out that the competition in the Beijing Olympic Games would be even tougher than in previous ones. Azerbaijani athletes gained three medals in Sydney and five in Athens. President expressed his hope that Azerbaijani Olympians will produce good results at the upcoming Olympic Games, stressing it depends on athletes, trainers, heads of federations and clubs.
The Head of State was informed about how well Azerbaijan national team is prepared for the world wrestling championship to be held in mid-September in Baku. The championship will bring together athletes from nearly 100 countries.