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Azerbaijani wrestler Kamran Javadov scoops silver of European Championship
19.05.2012 [22:52]
Azerbaijani wrestler Kamran Javadov (57kg) has lost the final bout to Russian athlete Gurban Magomedov in European SAMBO Championship and won the silver medal of the championship
 
Game 6: Stalemate continues between Anand & Gelfand
19.05.2012 [21:36]
A third Slav defence by Viswnathan Anand with Black pieces, another theoretical and technical battle where players played solidly with utmost caution and it was hardly surprising that Game 6 of World Championships also ended without any decisive result after 29 moves.
 
Azerbaijani U17 footballers beat Bulgaria in international Moldova tournament
19.05.2012 [21:31]
The Azerbaijan national Under-17 football team has today defeated Bulgaria 3:1 in the “FA of Moldova Cup” tournament in Chisinau. The goals came from Fahmin Muradbaili, Elchin Jafarov and Mahir Madatov
 
Azerbaijani canoeists make their way in World Cup final in Poland
19.05.2012 [21:18]
The first day of the World Cup in canoeing and paddling is ending in Poznan, Poland. In the contest of canoeists, the pair of Sergey Bezugliy-Maxim Prokopenko took the first place and reached the final in 500 meters distance
 
Azerbaijani boxer wins silver in China
19.05.2012 [21:04]
Azerbaijani woman boxer Helena Vystropova (75 kg) secured a 52nd Olympic berth at AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Qinhuangdao, China. Vystropova booked a spot for the 2012 London Olympics after defeating Anna Laurell from Sweden 16:15 in a semi finals of licensed boxing championship
 
IIHF welcomes Jamaica and Qatar
19.05.2012 [16:27]
The International Ice Hockey Federation grows to 72 members countries as two new members were accepted by the 2012 IIHF Annual Congress. Jamaica joins the IIHF as an associate member, and Qatar as a full member under the precondition of an audit. The Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation was founded last winter. The Caribbean country has one ice...
 
18 additional trains between Ukraine and Poland
19.05.2012 [16:11]
Rail carriers of Ukraine, Poland, Russia and Belarus agreed to organize additional trains during the Euro 2012 to transport fans between the cities and to optimize the customs and border procedures for the guests of the tournament
 
`Soothsayer Hog` to predict soccer matches
19.05.2012 [13:22]
Ukraine has recruited Soothsayer Hog, a pig with supposed psychic powers, to predict the outcome of soccer matches at the Euro 2012 Games in Kiev. Svetlana Bovkun, a spokeswoman for the Ukrainian government, told Russian news agency RIA Novosti the Hog will have his own housing in the fan area and will be put to making one prediction a day.
 
Woman boxer secures 52nd Olympic berth for Azerbaijan
18.05.2012 [22:21]
Azerbaijan`s Elena Vistropova has earned her country 52nd spot at this year`s Olympic Games after reaching the final of the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Qinhuangdao, China. Vistropova beat Swede Anna Laurell 16-15 in the 75kg semi final to become a first female boxer to win the right to vie for Olympic crown in London
 
Chess masters Anand, Gelgfand play 5th draw for chess crown
18.05.2012 [16:16]
India`s defending world champion Viswanathan Anand drew with Israeli challenger Boris Gelfand for the fifth consecutive game for the World Chess Championship at Moscow`s State Tretyakov Gallery on Thursday. Both player used the Sicilian Defence, which led to a draw after
 
Azeri boxers participate in international tournament
18.05.2012 [11:49]
Azerbaijani boxers Elvin Mamishzade weighing in at 52kg, Mohammad Abdulhamidov in at 56kg, Heybatulla Hajaliyev in at 64kg and Mahammadrasul Majidov over 91kg participate in the international
 
Young Azerbaijani judo fighter wins gold at international Odessa tournament
17.05.2012 [21:20]
Azerbaijani Under-9 judo fighter Nuri Muhammed has won gold medal at international Europa tournament in Odessa, Ukraine. He secured the medal in the 32 kg weight category. Other Azerbaijani fighters Mahammadali Isayev ranked 5th and Amir Ahmadli 7t in the 26kg class.
 
Sevilla confirm Michel Gonzalez to continue as coach
17.05.2012 [18:45]
Spanish BBVA Primera Liga club Sevilla on Wednesday confirmed that Michel Gonzalez will continue as the club`s first team coach next season. The 49-year-old joined Sevilla on Feb. 6, replacing the sacked Marcelino Garcia on a deal
 
Azeri female boxer reaches semifinal of World Championship
17.05.2012 [14:53]
Azerbaijani female boxer Yelena Vistropova weighing in at 75 kg reached semifinal of the World Championship held in Qinhuangdao, China, gaining a victory over Ukrainian Lilia Durnieva. In the semifinal bout Vistropova will face Swedish Anna Laurel on Friday. The AIBA Women`s World Boxing Championships
 
Azerbaijani weight lifter wins bronze medal in World Champ
16.05.2012 [20:38]
Azerbaijani junior weight lifter Nijat Rahimov weighting in at 77 kg has compete in Junior World Championship in Antigua, Guatemala. Rahimov finished first stage in 5th place with a 98kg in snatch
 
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