The opening ceremony of the “President’s Cup 2025” regatta in rowing, dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev’s birth, was held in Sugovushan, one of the most beautiful corners of Karabakh.

According to Offsideplus.az, the event featured speeches by Farhad Aliyev, Secretary General of the Azerbaijan Rowing and Canoe Federation (AKAF), Jean Zoungrana, President of the European Canoe Association (ECA), and Farid Gayibov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports.

Following the official speeches, the competition was officially declared open.

The “President’s Cup 2025,” being held for the fifth time, has brought together over 200 athletes from more than 20 countries.

The competition started today in Sugovushan and, according to the program, will continue on May 1-2 at the “Kur” Olympic Training and Sports Center in Mingachevir.

The closing ceremony will also take place in Mingachevir.