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Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Trend reports. The meeting took place within the framework of the official visit of Jeyhun Bayramov to the city of Rabat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan said. Source: TREND News Agency

The conditions in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku are gorgeous, rhythmic gymnastics coach from Kuwait Victoriya Fesyuk told Trend.

Fesyuk, whose pupils participate in the second International Ojag Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku, noted that not every country has such opportunities to organize four training grounds and a warm-up hall in one space, and in Azerbaijan the conditions are amazing.

"We are pleased with the way the competitions are organized in Baku, it's nice to be in a beautiful, cozy atmosphere. Six gymnasts from Kuwait participate in the competition. At the moment, three athletes have completed their performances, two of them have received medals," she said.

"The head coach of our national team was present at the last International Ojag Cup in Baku. The first competitions were wonderful, everyone talked about it, so this year we tried to bring more young athletes," she said.

In addition, the coach of the Kuwait national team noted that they will look forward to the next international tournament in Baku.

"There is a competitive spirit here, it's great that there is competition, girls have the opportunity to develop, they see in which direction to grow further," Fesyuk said.

The second International Ojag Cup takes place from November 10 through November 12. Along with Azerbaijani gymnasts, athletes from 13 countries participate in the competitions. The competition involves 325 gymnasts performing in an individual program and 21 teams doing group exercises.

Source: Trend News Agency

The conditions in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku are gorgeous, rhythmic gymnastics coach from Kuwait Victoriya Fesyuk told Trend.

Fesyuk, whose pupils participate in the second International Ojag Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku, noted that not every country has such opportunities to organize four training grounds and a warm-up hall in one space, and in Azerbaijan the conditions are amazing.

"We are pleased with the way the competitions are organized in Baku, it's nice to be in a beautiful, cozy atmosphere. Six gymnasts from Kuwait participate in the competition. At the moment, three athletes have completed their performances, two of them have received medals," she said.

"The head coach of our national team was present at the last International Ojag Cup in Baku. The first competitions were wonderful, everyone talked about it, so this year we tried to bring more young athletes," she said.

In addition, the coach of the Kuwait national team noted that they will look forward to the next international tournament in Baku.

"There is a competitive spirit here, it's great that there is competition, girls have the opportunity to develop, they see in which direction to grow further," Fesyuk said.

The second International Ojag Cup takes place from November 10 through November 12. Along with Azerbaijani gymnasts, athletes from 13 countries participate in the competitions. The competition involves 325 gymnasts performing in an individual program and 21 teams doing group exercises.

Source: Trend News Agency

Wolves claimed a staggering late 2-1 victory against Spurs with two brilliant injury-time goals in the Premier League's lunchtime kick-off, according to Eurosport. Brennan Johnson put Spurs ahead inside three minutes with his first goal for the club. Dejan Kulusevski released Pedro Porro down the right, who then slid the ball across goal to Johnson to tap in. It was a tight game with few clear-cut chances in normal time. Wolves had numerous chances to test a makeshift Spurs back line but their delivery from set pieces in particular was poor. The introduction of Pablo Sarabia changed everything. In the first minute of injury time he drew the game level with a sensational trap and volley from a cross by Matheus Cunha. Molineux then went wild in the final seconds, as a cute through pass from Sarabia allowed Mario Lemina to clip in a dramatic late winner. Sarabia's introduction provided the final flourishes, but Lemina's performance over the full match just edges it. He kept Wolves on the front foot through out the second half, and was a fitting scorer of the late goal that sent Molineux into a frenzy.

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports organized on Sunday a charity event in Baku themed "Victory run" dedicated to the great Victory of Azerbaijan in the Patriotic War. The participants of the "Victory Run", which started at the Seaside National Park, near the "Yeddi Gozel" (Seven Beauties) fountain, finished the line covering 10 km distance at the same place. Alexander Yatsenko showed the best score, while Toghrul Mammadli came the second, and Bakhtiyar Asgarli crossed the finish line third. Azerbaijani Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov, Deputy Minister Mariana Vasileva, as well as Head of the Ministry's Sports Department Elnur Mammadov also joined the "Victory run".

Edgar Bernhardt became the assistant head coach of the national football team of Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) reported.

According to KFU, former national team midfielder Edgar Bernhardt is now on the coaching staff of Ak Shumkar team.

He was appointed assistant to the head coach Stefan Tarkovic.

Edgar Bernhardt was a member of the national team until 2022 and played 41 matches for the team.

Source: 24.kg News Agency

This year marks the 4th anniversary of the chairmanship of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), APA reports citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan's chairmanship in the NAM over the past four years, the second-largest political institution after the UN, has been quite successful, and most member countries consider it exemplary.

"Success achieved during Azerbaijan's chairmanship were appreciated by all member countries, and the proposed chairmanship of Azerbaijan in the NAM for a period of three years was unanimously extended for another one year,” said the ministry.

“Azerbaijan, during the chairmanship, has demonstrated a policy aimed at restoring the former authority of the NAM in the system of international relations and aimed at promoting the "Bandung principles", without contradicting any international actors.

The ministry noted that despite the fact that most of the chairmanship coincided with the period of intensive spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the globally important initiatives put forward by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev as Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement, the existing challenges have become new opportunities for cooperation.

“Azerbaijan has put forward and adopted important resolutions in the UN General Assembly and the Human Rights Council in order to put an end to the "policy of vaccine nationalism" and unfair, indifferent attitude towards developing countries,” said the ministry.

“Azerbaijan has also taken important steps to establish NAM, creating a Parliamentary Network and a Youth Organization of the Non-Aligned Movement in accordance with the initiatives of the head of state,” said the ministry.

The ministry said that appropriate measures are currently being taken to create women's and media platforms for NAM.

“The first meeting of the think tanks of the Non-Aligned Movement member countries was also held, and the first step was taken towards their networking during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship,” said the ministry.

In addition, the ministry noted that the Azerbaijani chairmanship has also made a valuable contribution to field cooperation within the NAM. Meetings of ministers responsible for the sphere of labor, health, education, information and communications of the NAM member countries have been held.

“A meeting of the Joint Coordinating Committee between the NAM and the Group of 77 (G77) was held in September this year within the framework of the UN General Assembly High-level Week under the co-chairmanship of Azerbaijan and Cuba for the first time in nine years to expand cooperation in the field of sustainable economic development between NAM member countries, most of which are developing countries,” the statement said.

“The Non-Aligned Movement, which is one of the strongest supporters of establishing justice in the system of international relations, and during the chairmanship of Azerbaijan did not remain indifferent to the injustice directed against its member countries, including Azerbaijan, condemning the aggression directed, in particular, against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan during the second Karabakh war, and it prevented provocative steps put forward within the framework of the UN,” said the ministry.

“At the 19th Summit of the NAM, which will be held from January 15 through January 20, 2024, in Kampala (Uganda), the chairmanship of the NAM will pass from Azerbaijan to Uganda, and Azerbaijan will be in the top three chairmen of the NAM for the next three years. Having become one of the three chairmen of the NAM, Azerbaijan will spare no effort to strengthen the international authority and positions of this institution," the ministry said.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency

The World Combat Games continue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Games’ website reports.

The following athletes won bronze medals at the UWW Grappling Tournament:

In No-Gi category — Syimyk Makhmedov (66 kilograms);

In Gi category — Evgeniy Slesarenko (100 kilograms).

In the first days Kyrgyzstanis won four medals.

The World Combat Games will end on October 30.

Source: 24.kg News Agency

An athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Khaithon Khusan kyzy, won a gold medal at the Asian Para Games in China. The Games’ website reports.

At the judo tournament among the blind in the weight category up to 48 kilograms, she defeated her opponent from Indonesia, Novia Larassati, in the 1/2 finals.

In the final, she defeated the Japanese Hangai Shizuka and became the champion.

The Asian Para Games are held in Hangzhou on October 22-28. At least 29 Kyrgyzstanis will take part in them in six sports: athletics, powerlifting, tennis, swimming, chess and judo.

Source: 24.kg News Agency

"Amputee Football Team of Azerbaijan is mainly composed of victims' of landmines blast and hope that they will soon take part in World Amputee Football Chaimpionships," said Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, on X, APA reports.

"Azerbaijan is among the most contaminated countries in the world with landmines as a result of Armenia's 30 years long occupation. By power football and within the sport for peace concept, Azerbaijan's Amputee Football Team will hopefully contribute to raising global awareness about the dangers of "seeds of death" - landmines!" said Hikmet Hajiyev.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency