Athletes have won more than 800 medals in international competitions, and about 300 of them are gold, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, President of the National Olympic Committee Ilham Aliyev said at a ceremony dedicated to sporting results of 2022, Report informs, citing AZERTAC.
"It is indeed a great achievement. Competition in the world of sports is increasing and new sports countries are emerging. Therefore, it is no easy task to demonstrate such high results every year and confirm one's strength.
"Our athletes have represented our country in world and European championships with dignity. Of the international competitions, I would like to specifically mention the Fifth Islamic Solidarity Games. As you know, Azerbaijan finished first in the teams competition at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Baku five years ago. This was a historic victory. This time in Konya, Turkiye, our athletes were in fourth place among 56 countries, winning a total of 99 medals. This once again confirms the successes Azerbaijan has achieved in the field of sports," the head of state stressed.