On May 29, Baku hosted the opening ceremony of the 26th World Cup in Taekwondo.

The EPA reports that President Ilham Əliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan and first lady Mehriban Əliyeva have followed the event.

The head of state and first lady arrived at Baku Crystal Hall to watch the opening of the World Cup in Taekwondo.

First, President Ilham Əliyev and first lady Mehriban Əliyeva met with Chungvon Chu, president of the World Taekwondo Federation.

Chungvon Chu presented the 8th Honorable Black Belt and Certificate to First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.

The head of state and first lady spoke to the president of the World Taekwondo Federation.

Then came the opening ceremony of the 26th World Cup in Taekwondo.

At the opening ceremony, the participants first became the money of the teams.

The organization's flag was then brought to the stage under the anthem of the World Taekwondo Federation.

Later, the National Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan was brought to the stage and the National Himni of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played.

Thereafter, there was a swearing-in ceremony for judges, athletes and coaches. The pledges have reminded all participants and spectators once again that healthy competition, fair judgement and adherence to the principles and ideals of fairness in sport are the highest priority.

Chungvon Chu, president of the World Taekwondo Federation, expressed his satisfaction with being in Baku and hosting the world championship in Azerbaijan. "It's great to go back to Baku - the home of taekwondo," said Chungvon Chu, who emphasized the importance of hosting taekwondo matches after the pandemic. The name Baku is the home of taekwondo because various taekwondo events have been organized in Azerbaijan over the years. Azerbaijan is also the country where parataekwondo was created. Later, parataekwondo became more popular and was programmed for the Paralympic Games."

Chungvon Chu, who emphasized the popularity of taekwondo in our country as a result of Azerbaijani President Ilham Əliyev's attention and care for sports, said that over the years, Azerbaijani taekwondoers have won medals in various competitions. Recalling that President Ilham Əliyev was awarded the 6th World Taekwondo with a Prestigious Black Belt and Certificate, Chungvon Chu expressed his satisfaction that First-Vitse President Mehriban Vice-President Mehriban Vice-President Mehriban Vice-President Mehriban Vice-President Was also awarded the 8th Honorary Black Belt and Certificate. He expressed hope that the 26th World Cup in Baku would be a successful and prestigious event in history.

Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, said in a video that the World Taekwondo Federation, which began operating 50 years ago with 17 member associations, has now become one of the world's largest sports federations, covering 213 members. Stressing that Taekwondo has been an Olympic sport since 2000, T.Bach said the organization had successfully promoted both taekwondo and sports values in the past, under the direction of Chungvon Chu. He said the Taekwondo Humanitarian Fund also played an important role in attracting refugees to the sport in the world, noting that the federation, along with the International Olympic Committee, has made virtual contributions to the implementation of sustainable development goals.

In a speech to the President of the Azerbaijani Taekwondo Federation, Kamaluddin Heidarov emphasized that our taekwondo players have won the summits with their successful talks, will, and determination in prestigious international competitions. He noted that this has resulted in widespread popularity in our taekwondo republic and that our young people are deeply interested in this type of sport.

K. Heidarov reminded us that during the 100th anniversary of his reign, U.S. President Heydər Əliyev paid constant attention and attention to sports during the leadership of our country. He said that with the attention and care of Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ilham Əliyev, some 50 Olympic Sports Complexes have been built in our country. Azerbaijan is now known as an influential sporting country in the international sporting world. Emphasizing that the organization of races in Azerbaijan has already become a tradition, that our country has successfully hosted the world, European championships, the first European and Fourth Islamic Cooperation Games, the federation president thanked the leadership of the World Taekwondo Federation for entrusting Azerbaijan with the organization of the world championship and the 50th anniversary of the World Taekwondo. He said that the holding of this record-making championship in Baku, which was recorded by both participating countries and athletes, would greatly contribute to the preaching work in Azerbaijan.

Then Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, announced the 26th world championship in taekwondo.

The opening ceremony featured a film that reflected the life and work of Ulu Oder Heydər Əliyev, the World Leader, President Ilham Əliyev, and first lady Mehriban Veja' attention and concern for the development of idols in our country.

The opening ceremony of the World Cup continued with a painting.

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It is noteworthy that the 100th anniversary of the birth of U.S. President Heydər Əliyev and the 50th anniversary of the World Taekwondo Federation was organized under the slogan "Fire Your Power." At the 4th World Cup, which will be held at Baku Crystal Hall on June 26, 145 taekwondo players from 949 countries competed in a 16-weight battle. The athlete who will be the world champion will add 140 rating chambers.

Our national team won the championship Sylvia Dadeshov (54 kg), Gashim Magomedov (58 kg), Hanaglan Karimov (63 kg), Cavad Agaveh (68 kg), Eltac Qafarov (74 kg), Elasseh Əliyev (80 kg), Taleh Solomonov (87 kg), Hamidrza Bad He joined the team of athletes: Minaya Akkbərova (87 kg), Patimat Abakarova (46 kg), Samarrux Osmanova (49 kg), Fatima Magidova (53 kg) and Farida Azizova (62 kg).

Altogether, some 150,2000 guests from more than <> countries participate. In this regard, a series of events is being held in the framework of the championship.

Recall that last year, a decision was made to host the race. Bulgaria has withdrawn its last-minute application if three countries nominate for the race at a meeting organized at the International Olympic Committee's administrative building in Lausanne, Switzerland, attended by thomas Bach, the organization's president. As a result, Azerbaijan and China have claimed to host the world championship. The international organization has also commissioned Azerbaijan to host the world championship, taking into account our country's successful hosting of a number of prestigious competitions, the European championship of taekwondo, the Grand Prix, and the Olympics. Thus, the world championship of taekwondo is organized in Azerbaijan after Russia. At the same time, Azerbaijan is the seventh country in Europe to host the world championship after Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Russia, and Britain.

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On May 29, Baku hosted the opening ceremony of the 26th World Cup in Taekwondo.

The EPA reports that President Ilham Əliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan and first lady Mehriban Əliyeva attended the inauguration.

x x x x

It is noteworthy that the 100th anniversary of the birth of U.S. President Heydər Əliyev and the 50th anniversary of the World Taekwondo Federation was organized under the slogan "Fire Your Power." At the 4th World Cup, which will be held at Baku Crystal Hall on June 26, 145 taekwondo players from 949 countries competed in a 16-weight battle. The athlete who will be the world champion will add 140 rating chambers.

Our national team won the championship Sylvia Dadeshov (54 kg), Gashim Magomedov (58 kg), Hanaglan Karimov (63 kg), Cavad Agaveh (68 kg), Eltac Qafarov (74 kg), Elasseh Əliyev (80 kg), Taleh Solomonov (87 kg), Hamidrza Bad He joined the team of athletes: Minaya Akkbərova (87 kg), Patimat Abakarova (46 kg), Samarrux Osmanova (49 kg), Fatima Magidova (53 kg) and Farida Azizova (62 kg).

Altogether, some 150,2000 guests from more than <> countries participate. In this regard, a series of events is being held in the framework of the championship.

Recall that last year, a decision was made to host the race. Bulgaria has withdrawn its last-minute application if three countries nominate for the race at a meeting organized at the International Olympic Committee's administrative building in Lausanne, Switzerland, attended by thomas Bach, the organization's president. As a result, Azerbaijan and China have claimed to host the world championship. The international organization has also commissioned Azerbaijan to host the world championship, taking into account our country's successful hosting of a number of prestigious competitions, the European championship of taekwondo, the Grand Prix, and the Olympics. Thus, the world championship of taekwondo is organized in Azerbaijan after Russia. At the same time, Azerbaijan is the seventh country in Europe to host the world championship after Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Russia, and Britain.

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16:48

On May 29, Baku hosted the opening ceremony of the 26th World Cup in Taekwondo.

The EPA reports that President Ilham Əliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan and first lady Mehriban Əliyeva are attending the inauguration.

x x x x

It is noteworthy that the 100th anniversary of the birth of U.S. President Heydər Əliyev and the 50th anniversary of the World Taekwondo Federation was organized under the slogan "Fire Your Power." At the 4th World Cup, which will be held at Baku Crystal Hall on June 26, 145 taekwondo players from 949 countries competed in a 16-weight battle. The athlete who will be the world champion will add 140 rating chambers.

Our national team won the championship Sylvia Dadeshov (54 kg), Gashim Magomedov (58 kg), Hanaglan Karimov (63 kg), Cavad Agaveh (68 kg), Eltac Qafarov (74 kg), Elasseh Əliyev (80 kg), Taleh Solomonov (87 kg), Hamidrza Bad He joined the team of athletes: Minaya Akkbərova (87 kg), Patimat Abakarova (46 kg), Samarrux Osmanova (49 kg), Fatima Magidova (53 kg) and Farida Azizova (62 kg).

Altogether, some 150,2000 guests from more than <> countries participate. In this regard, a series of events is being held in the framework of the championship.

Recall that last year, a decision was made to host the race. Bulgaria has withdrawn its last-minute application if three countries nominate for the race at a meeting organized at the International Olympic Committee's administrative building in Lausanne, Switzerland, attended by thomas Bach, the organization's president. As a result, Azerbaijan and China have claimed to host the world championship. The international organization has also commissioned Azerbaijan to host the world championship, taking into account our country's successful hosting of a number of prestigious competitions, the European championship of taekwondo, the Grand Prix, and the Olympics. Thus, the world championship of taekwondo is organized in Azerbaijan after Russia. At the same time, Azerbaijan is the seventh country in Europe to host the world championship after Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Russia, and Britain.