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Azerbaijan's great rowing athlete passes away

13 January 2011 [12:25] - TODAY.AZ
One of the greatest athletes in the history of Azerbaijani rowing Agazaki Atayev has passed away at the age of 76.
He was state-honored coach of Azerbaijan and USSR master of sports in rowing and canoeing. Atayev also was a two-time Azerbaijan canoeing champion, and once served as a head coach of the Azerbaijan's rowing and canoeing team.

Atayev’s students have successfully performed in championships within the country and the USSR.

Agazaki Atayev taught at the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Training and Sports for long period also serving as coach at Azerbaijan Rowing Federation until the last days of his life.


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