The creation of comfortable and inclusive sports infrastructure within the territory of the Fuzuli Central Park was discussed

A discussion was held with the participation of representatives from the sports field and other relevant members of the community regarding the creation of modern, comfortable and inclusive sports infrastructure within the territory of the Fuzuli Central Park, as part of the initiative of the Karabakh Revival Fund (KRF).

The meeting saw the participation of various stakeholders, including Rahman Hajiyev the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund, Huseyn Medgalchi the director of “By Medgalchi” LTD and the project leader, colleagues from the Special Representation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the territories liberated from occupation (except for the Shusha district) Eldar Seyidov and Fidan Akhundova, Elnur Mammadov Director of the Sports Department of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmir Mehdiyev Director of the Finance and Material-Technical Equipment Department of the Ministry, Elnara Musayeva Secretary-General of the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation, Jeyhun Abbasov President of the Aurora Group, a donor to the KRF, founder of the Baku Marathon Club Firdovsi Kerimov, a participant in the Sydney Olympic Games (2000) in athletics and entrepreneur Faig Bagirov, , Director of "AzFit" LTD İbrahim Mirzeyev and Director of "First Fitness" LTD Feyyaz İldirimzade, as well as representatives from relevant institutions and sports experts.

The meeting opened with a statement by the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund (KRF), Rahman Hajiyev, who noted that significant steps are being taken towards restoring ecological balance, along with the extensive construction works carried out in the liberated territories.All of these efforts also encompass the Fuzuli region.

Based on the new Master Plan of Fuzuli city, a multifunctional central park is planned to meet the population's demand for mass recreation. The establishment of the park will not only contribute to the restoration of ecological balance but also create favorable conditions for the efficient use of leisure time for city residents and the preservation of a healthy and natural ecological environment.

Additionally, the park area will include recreation and picnic areas, open green spaces, an amphitheater, cafe-restaurants, etc., along with facilities for various age groups to engage in sports activities, including pedestrian and bicycle paths, mini football and multifunctional sports fields, and sports facilities catering to the needs of the elderly or those with limited physical abilities.

According to the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund’s remarks, President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the importance of creating conditions for people to engage in sports activities in newly created parks in the regions during his speech at the 2022 sports results dedication ceremony.

President Ilham Aliyev stated the following during his speech:  ”As for the popularity of sports, promotion work in the regions should become more extensive. We have recently created conditions for practicing outdoor sports in several parks in Baku, and we have installed exercise machines. Let us take this experience to all our regions and apply it there.

The Ministry and local executive authorities should seriously deal with this issue. After all, not everyone may have the time and financial opportunities to go to the gym. Therefore, considering that the weather conditions in most of Azerbaijan are favorable throughout the year, this will significantly impact the open air for people’s health and the development of sports as a whole. Therefore, there is a great need for that."

Rahman Hajiyev emphasized that the purpose of the meeting was to take into account the interests and expectations of various representatives of society in creating sports infrastructure in the Fuzuli Central Park, ensuring comfortable and high-quality conditions for people of different backgrounds, including the elderly and those with physical limitations, to engage in sports activities.

Huseyn Medgalchi the director of “By Medgalchi” LTD and the project leader, provided extensive information to the meeting participants about the sports infrastructure to be created in Fuzuli Central Park. It was noted that the project aims to create various sports facilities covering an area of ​​22.4 hectares, including pedestrian, running and cycling paths, mini football and multifunctional sports fields, sports facilities catering to the needs of the elderly or those with physical limitations and various purpose-built sports facilities.

Participants who were familiarwith the pre-conceptual design of Fuzuli Central Park, including the directors of the Youth and Sports Ministry's departments Elnur Mammadov and Elmir Mehdiyev, the Secretary-General of the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation Elnara Musayeva, and the founder of the Baku Marathon Club Firdovsi Karimov, among others, expressed their views and suggestions on the subject.

They positively assessed the inclusion of international best practices in the development of the park, emphasizing the importance of drawing on approaches and solutions used in the world's most renowned parks.

After over two hours of discussion, the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund Rahman Hajiyev, thanked the participants for their ideas and suggestions. It was noted that similar meetings with relevant stakeholders will continue in connection with the development of Fuzuli Central Park.

It's worth noting that the project is being implemented upon the request of the Karabakh Revival Fund.