The opening ceremony of the final stage of the “Swimming for All” project has been held with the participation of representatives from member and observer states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
According to sea-news.az citing AZERTAG the event, hosted at the Baku Aquatics Palace, began with a ceremonial parade of the participating countries. This was followed by the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan and a minute of silence in memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov noted that the project is being held for the sixth time and emphasized that interest in the competition continues to grow each year. He stated that the initiative has been organized twice at the national level and four times in an international format.
Zaur Aliyev, President of the Azerbaijan Swimming Federation, highlighted the ongoing development of swimming in the country and wished all participants success in the competition.
The project aims to strengthen sports cooperation among Turkic states, promote a healthy lifestyle, and encourage greater youth participation in sports. The final stage of the event will conclude on June 5.
Such initiatives contribute to the further development of friendship and cooperation among the participating countries while fostering greater engagement in sports and physical activity.
