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Azerbaijani boy set to run in London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

13 April 2012 [14:57] - TODAY.AZ
A 15-year-old schoolboy Suleyman Eyvazov from Azerbaijan has been given the opportunity of a lifetime to run with the Olympic Torch due to his involvement in London 2012`s international sporting legacy programme, International Inspiration.

He is amongst a group of 20 young people involved in program who will take part in the Olympic Torch Relay in Nottingham in the UK on June 28.

International Inspiration aims to deliver on the Games' bid promise to 'reach young people all over the world and connect them to the inspirational power of the Games, so they are inspired to choose sport'. Working in countries all over the world, International Inspiration aims to use sport as a positive force to enrich the lives of over 12 million young people. The programme is delivered around the world by a unique partnership of organisations including the British Council, UNICEF UK and UK Sport.
 

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