Baku: The title of World Sports Capital has officially been passed from Monaco to Baku, APA reports. With this prestigious title, Azerbaijan’s capital has been recognized for its importance within the international sports community.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, a ceremonial signing of the World Sports Capitals commemorative plaque took place to mark the occasion. The event was attended by several prominent figures, including the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Farid Gayibov, and the Head of Baku City Executive Power, Eldar Azizov. ACES President Gian Francesco Lupattelli, ACES Secretary General Hugo Alonso Castanon, and Isabelle Claude Aline Bonnal, former Minister of Education, Youth and Sports of Monaco, also participated in the ceremony.
ACES, a non-profit organization based in Brussels, awards various cities across continents with the title of ‘Sports Capital’ and other sports-related honors annually. These titles are awarded based on ethical principles and aim to promote social integration, psycho-physical well-being, and an enhanced quality of life. ACES also serves as an official partner of the European Commission’s European Week of Sport and collaborates with UNESCO.