The Association of Azerbaijan Trade Unions Sports Organizations Association (AHIITA) organized a meeting with students and young people under the motto “Play Sports, live healthy”. The aim of the meeting held at the Academy of Labour and social relations of Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation (AHIK) is to promote healthy lifestyle, increase interest in sports and support youth activity.
The event began with the performance of the National Anthem and a minute of silence in memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of our country.
In his speech, Orkhan Arabov, advisor to the chairman of AHIK, emphasized the successful sports policy of our state and the attention and care given to the development of physical education and sports. He also stated that our athletes have achieved success in prestigious international competitions.
Orkhan Arabov also highlighted the importance of sports in promoting a healthy lifestyle, strengthening social engagement and the spirit of patriotism. He emphasized the significance of such meetings in terms of experience exchange with student youth.
In her speech, Nigar Vahabzadeh, advisor to the chairman of AHIK, provided information about the purpose of the " Play Sports, live healthy” project and emphasized that such initiatives contribute to the physical and moral development of young people.
Yusif Agayev, the Acting Rector of the Academy, and Tural Qasimov, the Director of AHIIA, discussed the importance and perspectives of the project. The two-time Paralympic champion, three-time world champion, eight-time European champion, and the Honorable Labor Ambassador of AHIK, Ilham Zakiyev, along with the Vice President of the Azerbaijan Kickboxing Federation, Eduard Mammadov, who participated in the event, spoke about their sports careers and emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Afterwards, the event continued with a Q&A session.
