US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Earle Litzenberger congratulated and presented certificates to thirteen Azerbaijani Basketball coaches who recently returned from the US, after participating in an intensive two-weeklong International Sports Visitors program, Report informs, citing the Embassy.
While in the States, the coaches learned how youth sports programs can empower girls and young women both on and off the court. As part of the visit, they attended the NCAA Final Four basketball games! The Final Four games are the finals of the women’s national university championship which was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2022. The Ambassador emphasized the power of sports in bringing people together and acting as a force for positive social change.