Baku:Azerbaijan and its capital, Baku, have been recognized with the World Aquatics Foundation Environmental Award. The award was announced during the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2026, which took place at the Baku Aquatic Palace.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam expressed his honor in announcing the award, which celebrates Azerbaijan and Baku’s long-standing efforts in environmental protection.
The award was presented to Rashad Ismayilov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, and Dale Neuburger, Chairman of the World Aquatics Foundation. The Baku segment of the World Cup is set to conclude on October 3.