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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 9. International ski
mountaineering competitions have started in Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
The contests are organized jointly by the International Ski
Mountaineering Federation (ISMF), the Winter Sports Federation, and
the Shahdag Tourism Center.
The competitions feature 55 athletes from 11 different countries,
as well as representatives from the National Olympic Committee, the
Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Winter Sports Federation.
On the first day of the competition, the athletes competed in
the sprint race.
The winners of the first day of competition were awarded medals
and cups by the Winter Sports Federation and the Shahdag Tourist
Center.
The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of
Youth and Sports, the National Olympic Committee and the Winter
Sports Federation.
The international ski mountaineering competitions will continue
on March 10.
To note, the decision to conduct them in Azerbaijan was made at
the ISMF's Plenary Assembly in October 2023.
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