Over 2,000 participate in Baku’s annual “Victory Run”
The traditional “Victory Run” has been held in Baku on the occasion of the 6th anniversary of the victory in the Patriotic War.
Organized jointly by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Baku City Circuit Operations Company, the race took place under the slogan “Forward with Pride.”
At the opening ceremony of the race, the National Anthem was played, followed by a minute of silence to honor the dear memory of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland.
Participants started near the “Seven Beauties” fountain in the Seaside National Park and covered a distance of 10 kilometers.
Children of the Patriotic War martyrs were the honorary participants of this year’s “Victory Run.” They greeted the athletes at the finish line and presented medals to every participant who completed the distance.
More than 2,000 people joined the “Victory Run” this year. This is the highest participation figure among all editions of the race held since 2021.
Among the men, Bakhtiyar Asgarli took first place, Loghman Israfilli second, and Ali Rzazade third. In the women’s competition, Anna Yusupova won. Ganira Hasanova placed second, and Arzu Mammadbayova third.
The awards were presented to the winners by Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov and President of the Azerbaijan Athletics Federation Javid Gurbanov.
Various events were held in the entertainment zone operating in the Seaside National Park over two days. In the concert program organized after the run, People's Artist Roya and well-known singers Murad Arif and Mardan performed.
All funds raised from registration within the framework of the charity race will be donated to the “YAŞAT” Foundation.
It should be noted that the “Victory Run” has been held annually since 2021.
Source of the news: https://dailybaku.az/en/article/over-2000-participate-in-bakus-annual-victory-run
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