Azerbaijani rowers win four medals at 3rd CIS Games

The rowing competitions at the 3rd CIS Games have wrapped up.

Held over two days at the Kura Olympic Training and Sports Center in Mingachevir, the events saw Azerbaijani rowers claim a total of four medals, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

Alimurad Hajizada won a silver medal, while Amil Ramazanov earned two bronze medals. The duo of Ivan Vorobyansky and Huseyn Hasanov also secured third place.

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