Day: April 22, 2023

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World Cup in Baku: Azerbaijani team in group exercises reach final of program with three ribbons and two balls

The Azerbaijani team in group exercises reached the final of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku in the program with three ribbons and two balls, Trend reports. The result of the Azerbaijani team was 32.250 points, it took second place in the qualification, which allowed it to reach the final.

The team included Gullu Agalarzade, Leman Alimuradova, Kamilla Aliyeva, Zeynab Hummatova, Elizaveta Luzan and Daria Sorokina.

The teams representing China (33.400 points), Israel (31.400 points), Poland (31.050 points), Ukraine (30.550 points), Bulgaria (30.450 points), Uzbekistan (29.550 points) and Japan (29.400 points) also reached the final of the exercise program with three ribbons and two balls.

The FIG World Cup competitions in Rhythmic Gymnastics are being held from April 21 through 23. During the competition, 135 graces from 40 countries of the world are performing in the program of individual and group exercises.

Azerbaijan is being represented in the individual program by Zohra Aghamirova and Alina Gezalova, in the group exercises program by a team consisting of Gullu Aghalarzade, Laman Alimuradova, Kamilla Aliyeva, Zeynab Hummatova, Yelyzaveta Luzan and Darya Sorokina.

Moreover, the gymnasts are competing for awards in competitions in individual subjects and in all-around contests. By tradition, the AGF (Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation) Trophy will be awarded to the athlete and the group team that scores the highest score for performance.

Source: Trend News Agency

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World Cup in Baku: finalists in exercises with clubs and ribbon named

During the second competitive day of the FIG World Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku, the finalists were determined among the gymnasts performing in the individual program. The finalists are determined in the exercises with clubs and ribbon, Trend reports.

In the finals of exercises with clubs came out - Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria, 33.650 points), Sofia Raffaeli (Italy, 33.350 points), Daria Varfolomeev (Germany, 31.900 points), Victoria Onoprienko (Ukraine, 31.600 points), Takhmina Ikromova (Uzbekistan, 31.200 points) ), Zohra Agamirova (Azerbaijan, 30.900 points), Ekaterina Vedeneeva (Slovenia, 30.750 points), Eva Brezalieva (Bulgaria, 30.550 points).

Azerbaijani gymnast Alina Gezalova did not reach the final in this program, she took 33rd place with a score of 27.100 points.

The finalists of the exercises with the ribbon were - Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria, 33.450 points), Yosmina Rakhimova (Uzbekistan, 30.750 points), Takhmina Ikromova (Uzbekistan, 30.650 points), Eva Brezalieva (Bulgaria, 30.050 points), Adi Asya Katz (Israel, 29.750 points), Annalize Dragan (Romania, 29.750 points), Yekaterina Vedeneeva (Slovenia, 29.700 points), Marina Malpika (Mexico, 29.600 points).

Azerbaijani gymnasts Zohra Agamirova and Alina Gezalova did not reach the final in this program. Agamirova, with a score of 29.400 points, took ninth place, Gezalova, having received an estimate of 26.650 points from the judges, ranked 27th.

Source: Trend News Agency

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Azerbaijan Army’s servicemen blown up on an Armenian mine – MoD (PHOTO)

The territory, where on April 22, at about 17:00 local time, Azerbaijan Army' s military truck transporting supplies to Azerbaijani positions stationed on the high grounds around the Allahgulular village was blown up by a mine buried by the Armenians, was inspected, Trend reports citing the press service Defense Ministry.

"During the search conducted by Azerbaijan Army's engineer-sapper units, several anti-tank and a large number of anti-personnel mines produced in Armenia in 2021 were detected in the area.

We declare once again that the transportation of military supplies from Armenia to the Karabakh economic region of Azerbaijan must be stopped immediately, and illegal Armenian armed detachments must be withdrawn from Azerbaijani territories in the shortest time," the Ministry said.

Source: Trend News Agency

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Sunak holds emergency meeting over Sudan

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held on Saturday an emergency cabinet meeting – a kind of gathering popularly referred to as COBRA – amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, APA reports citing Teletrader.

"We recognize that the situation is extremely concerning for British nationals trapped by the fighting in Sudan," a No. 10 spokesperson told the media. "We are doing everything possible to support British nationals and diplomatic staff in Khartoum, and the Ministry of Defence is working with the Foreign Office to prepare for a number of contingencies."

Earlier in the day, the Sudanese military stated it will assist in the evacuation of diplomats and a number of citizens from several countries, including the United Kingdom.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency

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Azerbaijani MP: Armenia continues mine terrorism

Unfortunately, Armenia still does not stop its infamous deeds, said Mushfig Jafarov, Deputy of the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis) in an interview with APA.

The deputy said that illegal Armenian military troops in Karabakh engaged in subterranean mine-burying on Azerbaijani territory injured three of our servicemen: "This incident is directly attributable to Armenian authorities. Following the war, a huge number of mines manufactured in Armenia after 2020 were discovered on Azerbaijani territory. The entire world is aware that as a result of these mines, civilians, and journalists performing their professional tasks, in addition to military personnel, lost their lives. In general, mining policy is one of the main indicators of Armenian terrorism. Even in 2020, when Armenians left Agdam, Kalbajar and Lachin regions, they buried more mines in those areas. Since November 10, 2020, hundreds of people have been killed or injured in various degrees as a result of mine terrorism."

Mushfig Jafarov noted that it is the result of Armenia's dirty "games" that despite the fact that our territories were liberated as a result of the 44-day Patriotic War, the laying of landmines in broad regions makes up an important obstacle to the safe return of IDPs to their homes: Azerbaijan's government pays great attention to demining. Armenian authorities continue to use mine terrorism against the Azerbaijani people. On the one hand, we are clearing the mines; on the other hand, they are busy planting mines wherever they can. The relevant institutions are continuously working towards the elimination of unpleasant situations that may occur - the detection and neutralization of mines. Both local and international experts strongly condemn Armenia's mine terrorism. However, international organizations, parliaments of individual countries, and institutions dealing with the protection of human rights also should not be apathetic to the mine terrorism that is being carried out against Azerbaijan. Relevant institutions and organizations should call and pressure Armenia on this issue, these crimes should be prevented as soon as possible."

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency

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Convoy of 30 Russian peacekeepers` vehicles passes unhindered through protest area

The vehicles of the Russian peacekeepers passed unhindered through the peaceful protest area on the Lachin-Khankendi road.

The eco-activists did not hamper the passage of 30 vehicles of the Russian peacekeepers moving from Khankendi towards Lachin.

This once again proves that allegations on protesters' blocking the Khankendi-Lachin road are the disinformation and that the protesters ensure free movement of the vehicles used for humanitarian purposes.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency

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Turkish and Iranian FMs mull regional issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held a phone conversation, said the Iranian Foreign Ministry, APA reports.

During the phone conversation, the sides congratulated each other on the occasion of Ramadan.

Bilateral and regional issues were also discussed.

The foreign ministers conveyed the greetings and congratulations of the presidents of Iran and Türkiye in the phone conversation.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency

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Sudan’s paramilitary RSF announces 72-hour truce during Eid

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group announced a 72-hour humanitarian truce starting from 6 a.m. local time Friday, saying it coincides with the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, according to Anadolu Agency.

"The truce coincides with the blessed Eid al Fitr...and to open humanitarian corridors to evacuate citizens and give them the opportunity to greet their families," the RSF announced in a statement on Twitter.

In the statement, the RSF affirmed its commitment to a complete cease-fire and warned against "the continuous transgressions of the other party."

Fighting erupted Saturday between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF in the capital Khartoum and its surroundings.

The RSF accused the army of attacking its forces in the south of Khartoum with light and heavy weapons while the military claimed that the paramilitary force was 'spreading lies' and labeled it a 'rebel' group.

Sudan has been without a functioning government since October 2021, when the military dismissed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok's transitional government and declared a state of emergency in what political forces called a "coup."

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency