Farid Gayibov: Great successes have been achieved in gymnastics under Mehriban Aliyeva's leadership

Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov has said he almost grew up in the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation, Report informs.

"I have worked here for 19 years. All my successes are connected with this federation," he told reporters at an event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the reorganization of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF).

The minister said that great successes have been achieved under the leadership of the President of the Gymnastics Federation Mehriban Aliyeva: “You all know how gymnastics has been popularized over 20 years. I express my gratitude to Altay Hasanov. He also made a great contribution to our success, coaching staff, gymnastic family."

According to the minister, 2022 is full of anniversaries and major achievements: "The 30th anniversary of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), the 25th anniversary of Ilham Aliyev's presidency in the NOC and the 20th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation are marked this year. If we talk about achievements over 20 years, it will take a long time. The construction of the National Gymnastics Arena is also an example of Azerbaijan's successful policy in the field of sports."

In conclusion, the minister congratulated everyone on the upcoming holidays - December 31 - the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year.