President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev

Ilham Aliyev received the President of the International Weightlifting Federation

11 December 2012, 15:45
Ilham Aliyev received the President of the International Weightlifting Federation

President Ilham Aliyev has received President of the International Weightlifting Federation Tamás Aján.

President of the International Weightlifting Federation Tamás Aján said the IWF decided to hold its next congress in Baku, and stressed the importance of this event. Tamás Aján said the congress would bring together representatives from more than 100 countries and would be followed by a tournament involving weightlifters from 25 countries.

The head of state recalled his meeting with President of the International Weightlifting Federation Tamás Aján during the London Summer Olympic Games. President İlham Aliyev stressed the importance of the fact that the IWF would hold its next congress in Baku.

The sides discussed the government care for development of all spheres of sports in Azerbaijan, including weightlifting, as well as the importance of successes Azerbaijani sportsmen gained in international competitions. They also expressed confidence that Azerbaijan`s cooperation with the IWF would further develop. 

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