Azerbaijani Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov has met with athletes who achieved outstanding results at international competitions over the past month.
According to Report, citing Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports, the meeting, held at the Azerbaijan Sports Academy, began with the national anthem.
In his address, the minister praised the athletes' achievements on the international stage and congratulated them and their coaches.
He noted that during October, Azerbaijan's national anthem was played in 17 countries at international competitions. Azerbaijani athletes won a total of 51 gold, 43 silver and 74 bronze medals.
A video highlighting the achievements secured at international competitions was screened during the event. Representatives of several sports disciplines shared details of the competitions they had participated in and the results they had achieved.
At the end of the meeting, Gayibov wished the athletes even greater success and victories in their upcoming competitions.
The meeting was also attended by Ramil Huseynzada, a winner of the Yukselish competition, head of the Polyclinic Department of the Main Medical Department of the Ministry of Justice, and a mentee of the minister.