Representatives of “Baku Marathon-2017” at UNEC
The executers and partners of “Baku Marathon-2017” visited UNEC with support of the Student-Volunteer Program “BIR” (ONE) of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Teachers and the students were provided with detailed information about “Baku Marathon-2017”; history of marathon, rules, process of registration and route were spoken about. It was said the aim of the marathon is to support the development of sports, promote healthy lifestyle and bring people together for good purposes.
Representative of “AzerTurkBank” Leyla Mammadova, which is the sponsor of the marathon, brought to students’ attention the prizes intended for winners. Nikita Sokolov of another partner, chain store of sports goods “GoSport” provided students with the advice about how to choose athletic shoes and clothes during the marathon. Winner of “Baku Marathon 2017” Namig Asadov spoke about the trainings held in the within the preparatory stage every week.
Students’ questions were responded in the end.
Note that, “Baku Marathon 2017” will start on April 30 at 10am. The marathon initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation will be organized by the Seaside Boulevard Office and Baku Olympic Stadium. The project is executed by the company “Sport Marketing Group”. The “Baku Marathon 2017” will cover 21 kilometers of distance starting from Flag square to Baku Olympic Stadium. Well- known public figures and sportsmen are also expected to participate. The mission of “Baku Marathon 2017” is to establish new culture in the sport history of Azerbaijan. The main targets of the event are to strengthen the development of sport industry and encourage youth to a healthy and balanced lifestyle.