Days of Azerbaijan Held in Indonesia as Islamic Solidarity Games Underway

Days of Azerbaijan have been held in Palembang, Indonesia, which is hosting the third Islamic Solidarity Games in September 22 to October 2. The event was arranged by the organizing committee of the next Islamic Solidarity Games due in Baku in 2017.

A video message of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was shown at the event. In his message, the President thanked the supporters of Azerbaijan's bid and assured that Azerbaijan will spare no effort to make sportsmen and tourists feel at home and organize one of the best Games in history.

Azerbaijan Snatched 11 Medals in the Islamic Solidarity Games

Azerbaijani athlete Afgan Bayramov won a silver medal at the III Islamic Solidarity Games, in weightlifting in the weight category up to 77 kg with a score of 320 kg, the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Youth and Sports told Trend on Thursday

The III Islamic Solidarity Games are being held in the Indonesian city of Palembang.

Afgan Bayramov lifted 138 kg in the snatch and 182 kg in the clean and jerk.

Azerbaijan Nailed Over 67Kg Classes In Karate

Azerbaijani karateka, Niyazi Aliyev weighing in at 67 kg won silver medal at the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games in Palembang, Indonesia on Wednesday (25-9).

Aliyev`s silver is the fourth medal of Azerbaijan`s haul at the Games. Azerbaijan now has two gold and two silver medals in the overall medal table.

Azerbaijan Wins 2 Gold, 2 Silver Medals as ISG Kick Off

Azerbaijani karate fighter Aykhan Mamayev won a first medal for the Azerbaijani team at the Islamic Solidarity Games being held in Palembang, Indonesia from September 22 to October 2.

54 athletes competing in nine disciplines represent Azerbaijan at the third Islamic Solidarity Games in such sports as athletics, weightlifting, karate, taekwondo, badminton, tennis, archery, swimming, and wushu.

Malaysian Badminton Team Defeated Azerbaijan 5-0

Team Malaysia’s badminton men’s team too strong for Azerbaijan with a 5-0 win, the Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) III 2013, Palembang in South Sumatra.

Match took place on the field two Sports Hall Dempo Jakabaring Sport City Complex (JSC) Palembang, on Monday, the son of Malaysia’s badminton team too strong for Azerbaijan which only lowers the four players who registered with the committee. single player

53 Athletes to Represent Azerbaijan at Islamic Games

53 athletes competing in nine disciplines will represent Azerbaijan at the third Islamic Games to be held in Indonesia from Sept 22 until Oct 2.

The national team will join such sports as athletics, weightlifting, karate, taekwondo, badminton, tennis, archery, swimming, and wushu.