The Olympic Council of Ireland and the National Federations of Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Gymnastics and Taekwondo are today announcing athletes selected for the first ever European Games to be held in Baku from the 12th -28th June 2015. Over 6,000 athletes from the 50 National Olympic Committees of Europe will compete in 20 sports over […]
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Pat Hickey President of the European Olympic Committees was in Baku for the lighting of the 2015 European Games Flame. Mr Azad Rahimov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports and Chief Executive Officer of Baku 2015, said: “The European Games mark a historic moment for European sport, and for Azerbaijan it will be a milestone in
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The special ceremony took place in the ancient and sacred temple of Ateshgah, Baku. Also present at the event commemorating the start of the flame’s journey across Baku – The Journey of the Flame – were First Lady and Chair of Baku European Games Organising Committee Merhiban Alieyva and President of the European Olympic Committee
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Twelve of the twenty sports at the Baku 2015 European Games offer a variety of qualification opportunities for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. There are four different levels. Find out more here: Rio 2016 qualification at Baku European Games
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The aim of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies is to recognize the athletes of the Baku 2015 European Games, to celebrate the cultural and artistic achievements of the city and country and launch the inaugural European Games. The cultural programme will also feature medal ceremonies, a Torch programme and city street sport activities. The Opening
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Two Villages will be used in order to accommodate the athletes and team officials participating in the inaugural European Games:The Athletes Villages will provide athletes and team officials with a residential environment that is secure, comfortable, friendly and stress-free.Its a “home away from home”,which enables residents to focus on their preparation and competition, and to
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The full sports schedule for Baku 2015 can be found here http://www.baku2015.com/schedules-results/index.html
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During the Baku Games the organizing committee have agreed that all participating athletes and team officials will be able to obtain 2 complimentary tickets for family members for each same sport session per day . If further tickets are required they can be purchased through the general public sale tickets http://www.baku2015.com/tickets/
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The first European Games will take place between 12th -28th June 2015. Each sport will take place in spectacular venues across the city. Venues Further information on venues can be viewed on the Baku 2015 website : http://www.baku2015.com/venues/index.html
Team Ireland Athletes Inaugural European Games in Baku 2015 The Olympic Council of Ireland and the National Federations of Archery, Aquatics, Badminton, Basketball, Judo, Karate, Shooting, Triathlon and Wrestling are today announcing the first group of athletes selected for the first ever European Games to be held in Baku from the 12th -28th June 2015.
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In a celebration of Azerbaijan’s extraordinary landscape, culture and heritage, the flame will travel the length and breadth of the country, spreading the spirit of the Games and warming the hearts of people in all 61 regions. Azerbaijan is known as the Land of Fire, so it is fitting that Baku 2015 will capture the
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Irish Olympian Lisa Kearney has been forced out of the Baku European Games through injury . Kearney has also revealed that a knee injury will prevent her from qualifying for the Rio Games. Qualification for Judo at the Olympics is based on the IJF’s world ranking, where Kearney would have to earn a place in
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