A cycling competition for schoolchildren in Baku’s Sabail district was jointly organized by the Baku City Youth and Sports Department, the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation, and the Republican Specialized Children and Youth Cycling School of Olympic Reserve.
The competition was organized to mark Baku’s designation as the “World’s Sports Capital” for 2026. More than 40 boys and girls representing various general education schools in the district competed in a group race.
In the boys’ competition, Omar Babazadeh, a student at Secondary School No. 236, took first place. His schoolmate, Huseyn Guliyev, finished second, while Mirali Hamidov, a student at School-Lyceum No. 49, came third.
In the girls’ competition, Farah Mirzayeva, a student at Secondary School No. 189/190, claimed victory. Zahra Samadova, representing Secondary School No. 51, finished second, while Leyla Huseynli, a student at Secondary School No. 236, took third place.
The winning students were awarded medals and diplomas. The competition marks the first stage of a series of cycling events to be held among schoolchildren in Baku. The initiative aims to promote cycling among young people, encourage a healthy lifestyle, and identify promising young sporting talents.
