Azerbaijani athletes win 206 medals in international competitions in July

Azerbaijani athletes won 206 medals at international competitions they participated in during July, Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov said.

According to Report, the minister highlighted the country's sports achievements while reviewing major sporting events held last month.

Gayibov also described the expansion of sports areas established under the "Healthy Neighborhood" project, which has reached 26 locations, as an important step toward promoting mass participation in sports.

The minister added that Azerbaijan's tradition of successfully hosting major sporting events continued with Baku, named the "Sports Capital of the World," hosting the U17 Wrestling World Championships.