The international regatta held in the Georgian city of Poti for rowing, kayaking, and canoeing was marked by highly successful results for the Azerbaijani national team. Demonstrating excellent preparation, our athletes concluded the tournament with a total of 17 medals.
According to the Azerbaijan Canoe and Rowing Federation, our team won 10 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze medals in highly competitive races, finishing in second place in the overall team standings of the international tournament.
A rain of medals in kayaking In the kayak events, Ivan Vorobjanski was one of the brightest stars of the tournament. He left no chance for his opponents in the single-kayak (K-1) races over 200, 500, and 1000 meters, winning three gold medals. Other members of the team also achieved high results in the kayak competitions:
- Giyas Ahmadov and Tengiz Qaqnidze: They surpassed all rivals in the double-kayak (K-2) events over 200 and 500 meters to reach the highest step of the podium. In individual performances, Giyas Ahmadov took the silver medal at 200 meters, while Tengiz Qaqnidze won silver at 500 meters.
- Elmir Tarverdiyev and Mustafa Valizada: This tandem outpaced their rivals in the double-kayak (K-2) races at both 500 and 1000 meters, adding more gold medals to our team’s tally.
Successful performance by canoeists In the canoe competitions (C-1 and C-2), our representatives Fakhri Sadigli and Vagif Mustafazade demonstrated a successful tandem. They earned two silver medals in the two-person canoe over 200 and 500 meters.
In individual competition, Fakhri Sadigli finished second (silver medal) in the single canoe at 200 meters, while Vagif Mustafazade placed third (bronze medal). V. Mustafazade also crossed the finish line in third place over the 1000-meter distance, winning another bronze medal for our team.
100% winning streak in rowing In the rowing competitions, Azerbaijani athletes achieved a perfect result, ending all their races with victories:
- Sabit Abdullayev (born 2008–2009): Gold medal in the single scull over 1500 meters.
- Mahammad Hasanov (born 2010–2011): Gold medal in the single scull over 1500 meters.
- Isabala Dadashzade and Ismayil Shirinov: First place (gold medal) in the double scull over 1500 meters.
The team at According to sea-news.az heartily congratulates our young athletes who raised our country’s flag in Georgia, as well as the coaching staff, and wishes them new victories in future international tournaments!
