Rafael Santonja: Azerbaijan can host any kind of sporting event

He noted European bodybuilding, body fitness and mixed pairs championship to start in Baku today will be very interesting.

"Euro championship has been organized with Azerbaijan's support under the control of IFBB and World Anti-doping Agency. That's why it promises to be very interesting," he said.

"In annual IFBB congress, we determine the countries candidate to host international competitions. There were many bidding for the European championship. Because of its technical opportunities and organizing experience, Azerbaijan won. This country has special influence among 176 IFBB member states," he underscored.

Santonja stressed Azerbaijan has good stimulation to host world bodybuilding championship in the future.

"Azerbaijan has put forward candidacy to host 2016 Summer Olympics. I think your country is able to organize any kind of sporting event. State leadership draws attention to the sport. I have no doubt Baku will host world bodybuilding championship in the future," he said. APA-Sport