Azerbaijan opens CIS Games rowing competitions with victory

The Azerbaijani team kicked off the rowing competitions at the 3rd CIS Games with a victory.

In the first event of the day, Amil Ramazanov won a bronze medal in the 500-meter single kayak race for athletes born in 2007–2008, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

Azerbaijan continues to host the 3rd CIS Games, with competitions in ten different sports taking place across several cities today. 

The 3rd CIS Games, taking place in Azerbaijan from September 28 to October 8, 2025, is the largest sporting event in the Commonwealth of Independent States. Thirteen countries are participating in the competition, including Azerbaijan, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Türkiye, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Armenia, and Turkmenistan, showcasing a range of sports and fostering regional camaraderie among participating nations.    

The total number of participants reaches 1,624 athletes competing in 23 sports.

By Khagan Isayev