Winners of first stage of Khankendi-Baku ultramarathon announced UPDATED

The first stage of the Khankendi-Baku ultramarathon organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Azerbaijan Athletics Federation has ended.

According to Report, the participants covered a distance of 83 kilometres in the race, which was held for the first time under the slogan "Move forward with pride".

The first stage of the ultramarathon, which started in Khankendi, ended in Yevlakh. The first place was taken by Elmir Askerov, who covered 83 kilometres in 6 hours and 52 minutes, followed by Aga Aliyev and Elman Abyshov. The next stages of the race are Yevlakh - Ujar (84 kilometres), Ujar - Hajigabul (88 kilometres), Hajigabul - Gobustan (70 kilometres) and Gobustan - Baku (55 kilometres) and the participants will finish in Baku on March 4.

A total of 64 athletes are taking part in the ultramarathon. Among them are representatives of Türkiye (5 persons), Mexico (4 persons) and Moldova (1 person).

It should be noted that the winners of each stage will be awarded separately. The overall winners will receive the main prize.

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The Khankendi-Baku ultramarathon has started for the first time in Azerbaijan. It is organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in cooperation with the Azerbaijan Athletics Federation.

According to the Report's correspondent in Khankendi, the participants started the first race in Khankendi with the slogan "Move forward with Pride".

The participants of the ultramarathon will arrive in Baku on March 4, having completed the stages Khankendi - Yevlakh (83 kilometres), Yevlakh - Ujar (84 kilometres), Ujar - Hajigabul (88 kilometres), Hajigabul - Gobustan (70 kilometres) and Gobustan - Baku (55 kilometres).

A total of 64 athletes are taking part in the ultramarathon. Among them are representatives of Türkiye (5 persons), Mexico (4 persons) and Moldova (1 person).

It should be noted that the winners of each stage will be awarded separately. The overall winners will receive the main prize.