Int'l wrestling tournament dedicated to National leader Heydar Aliyev opens in Baku - PHOTOS

An official opening ceremony of the Golden Grand Prix Final international wrestling tournament commemorating Azerbaijan`s national leader Heydar Aliyev has been held in Baku.
The event started with a concert program.

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Ismayil Ismayilov spoke of the government’s attention to sports in the country. He also highlighted achievements of Azerbaijani athletes. Ismayilov noted that Azerbaijan would host the first European Games in 2015.
President of FILA Nenad Lalovic thanked the Azerbaijani government for the excellent organization of the tournament.

First Vice President of Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation, member of FILA Executive Committee Namig Aliyev also made a speech at the opening ceremony, and wished the athletes success.
The tournament brings together nearly 400 wrestlers from 35 countries.

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